Till death do us part is a vow taken at marriage. For some, this is a compromise of independence. In Ireland women who worked in the civil service and other areas had to give up their job by law, due to the barring order which was in place until 1972. The assumption was that once married, a woman belonged at home, tending house and raising children.
Delf and crockery were popular wedding presents. They represent a celebration of union, regardless of how unhealthy or unhappy that union might be. This work explores these nuances, from love and partnership to tension and trauma. It also comments on the teachings of the catholic church and the role of women within marriage.