My work is inspired by Irish mythology and legends. These are the stories that people were telling and passing onto each other while sitting around fires. The impact of storytelling strengthened by the contrast of fire light and the surrounding darkness, enhancing the listeners’ imagination.
I have always been impressed by the visual effect a light can make: a stream of light suddenly breaking through cloudy skies or a deep forest; a sparkle of light on the surface of a lake and on the crest of ocean waves; a twinkle of candle flame; or just the simple glow of an electric bulb. Besides its physical character, the light also has metaphorical meaning:
light as a beginning, an awakening, the light of a lighthouse guiding us at times of uncertainty.
I want my work to remind viewers of their ancestral spiritual heritage and help them to connect with their inner light.
