Tulach a ‘tSolais

The transcience of childhood was nuanced as my daughter explored the imposing - 1798 monument by Michael Warren and Scott Tallon Walker, at Oulart, Co. Wexford.

Royal Hibernian Academy, Ely Place Dublin. 182nd Exhibition 2012

Tulach a 'tSolais

Oil on canvas 60cm x 90cm

Projection

This painting captures a moment in the life of these two children. What appears at first to be a peaceful scene may be a mere deception, as there is some angst intended in the portrait. The image portrays a picture within a picture as the viewer contemplates the scene.

Oil on canvas 60cm x 90cm

After the Feis

The last remaining sign of the anticipation and practice which went into preparing for the Feis are the ghillies which the young dancer has yet to untie.

Oil on canvas 60cm x 40cm