Gone Astray (October 2024) was inspired by Irish folklore, particularly the "stray sod" and seachrán sí—tales of wayfarers who become disoriented in familiar landscapes. The collection reflects on the creative process as a metaphorical act of "going astray," exploring dreamscapes that merge the uncanny with the unconscious. Themes of climate anxiety and humanity's fraught relationship with nature are central to the work.

For the opening night I was pleased to have folklorist Michael Fortune (folklore.ie) present local storytelling that connected landscape, history, and identity. Through this exhibition, I invited viewers to navigate introspective and disorienting landscapes, encouraging reflection on how we relate to the natural world.