Portable Irish harp

The harp is an enduring emblem of Irish identity, particularly when it embodies Hibernia, the winged genius, protector, and personification of Ireland. A popular symbol of Irish independence and resistance against English rule, the harp was a mascot of the Society of United Irishmen, an organization that fought for national sovereignty. Their motto declared, "It is new strung and shall be heard." Drawing on these associations, this example echoes the instrument’s historic form but incorporates new technology: individual pitch-adjusting levers. This enables Egan’s creation to simultaneously convey Ireland’s ancient heritage and its modernity.