Sculpture

These are some examples of a series of Triptychs and Tabernacles made during the Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020, inspired by Flemish and Mosan medieval religious art. You can find more recent productions on the News page.

Dream of the proselyte
Dream of the proselyte

“Dream of the Proselyte”

Fig 1 closed , Fig 2 opened.

Wood, paint.

There are multiple versions of The Proselyte’s Dream, from 2½ metres wide to this small portable reliquary.  The globe covered with crosses appeals to both believers and agnostics; that’s what I call a successful image.  It has layers and can be read in very different lights.

Hello James
Hello James

“Hello James”

Fig 1 closed, Fig 2 opened.

Wood, paint

This was my first-ever triptych.  The painting was originally in one piece, but I rejected it because the format felt wrong.  I decided one day to cut the sides off, to re-centre the subject, and suddenly got the idea to frame each part separately.  This encounter with a drunken carnival farandole in the middle of the woods is inspired by James Ensor, a Belgian painter from Ostende, famous for his carnival scenes.

Small Mother Earth
Small Mother Earth

“Small Mother Earth”

Fig 1 closed, Fig 2 opened.

Wood, paint

When open: H: 300mm, W: 330mm, D: 100mm.  Cat. no. 497.  € 380.

A pocket altar, medieval style, to remember what’s sacred in life.

Trans
Trans

“Trans”

Fig 1 closed, Fig 2 opened.

Wood, paint.

A schoolmate of one of my sons used to be a shy, chubby little boy. 
She is now a wonderful woman.  This archangel is for her.

 Dream of the proselyte
St Covid

“St Covid”

Fig 1 closed, Fig 2 opened.

Wood, paint.

This piece was made in Kerry during the first lockdown.  The sheep’s wool is local!  Adam has a die in each hand.  Eve has golden pills. The traditional central cross has been replaced by a bloody voodoo figurine.

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