Medium: Peat, Gold Leaf, burnt, turf, wood, straw, PVA and found materials

The triptych under consideration evokes an evocative portrayal of human interventions within the wetland landscapes of Ireland. The inaugural panel of this tripartite composition serves as an emblematic representation of Toughers, delineating Bronze Age pathways perceived as conduits to alternate realms. The succeeding central panel meticulously juxtaposes antiquated and contemporary methodologies employed in turf cutting. An intriguing facet is discernible in a discrete region, subtly hinting at a structure reminiscent of bone, alluding to sepulchral symbolism and ritualistic practices associated with bog sites as gateways to otherworldly domains, imbued with connotations of sacrificial rites and religious veneration. The recurrent application of gold leaf across all three panels signifies the historical retrieval of gold from Irish bogs. The culminating panel, oriented towards the viewer, elucidates contemporary practices via the depiction of a mechanized tractor attachment executing the systematic extraction of turf, thus encapsulating the evolution of turf-cutting methodologies.