In 1977, during a three-month hitch-hiking odyssey, I stood at a desolate crossroads in Iran, the sun blazing overhead, vast dry land stretching endlessly. In that moment, I felt a deep insignificance—a solitary figure in the immensity of the landscape. But then, while trekking in the Sahara Desert, I was struck by how even the tiniest beetle leaves its mark in the superfine sand, a humbling reminder that every being, no matter how small, leaves an impact. These moments of awe and introspection inform my life and my art. Through my paintings, I strive to capture both their grandeur and the quiet lessons of these landscapes, hoping they inspire you to reflect on your own place in the world.
Tethys: When the Sahara was Sea
Oil paint, mediums and sand on canvas (Framed)
Oil paint on canvas (Framed)
Oil paint, pigment and mediums on canvas board (Framed)
Oil paint on canvas (Framed)
Oil paint on canvas (Framed)
‘Twas Surely a Windy Day for a Walk
Oil paint on paper (Framed)
Oil paint on canvas board (Framed)
Oil paint on canvas (Framed)
The sands of time…
In 1977, a three-month adventure, hitchhiking from Dublin to Teheran and back again, sparked my passion for travel, a journey that continues to inspire my life and my art.
