A self taught abstract artist - painter and sculptor inspired by Irish prehistory, its ancient art and landscape. The West coast of Ireland is rugged and wild and I use this wildness in my work. It was my interest in Irish Archaeology and discovering Rock Art with its hidden symbolism that was the initial source of inspiration to abstraction.
What does Prehistoric Art look like? this is my interpretation of it.
Over the years I have been collecting wood (with permission) in my walks out in the bogs. An inkling that it was ancient timber was confirmed by Queen's University of Belfast who have dated it to around 5,000 years old! I felt it was the perfect material to use.
Our archaeological past holds a wealth of inspiration and I am looking forward to further explore this source in current and future projects.