The Bank of Turf II, ©John O’Grady, 2013
Oil on panel, 12″x 12″
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This is a larger painting exploring the rich earth colours found in the bogland that is typical of the west of Ireland.
Raw and burnt sienna and umber give warmth to the earth and grasses.
These are balanced by the cool purple greys of the sky and bog pool.
The water of a bog pool has stillness and clear reflective qualities like a pool of cool mercury poured across a warm landscape.
A sense of drama is created by the series of light and dark bands that gives a rhythm to this painting.
I really like this one John. What is it about bogland that has arouses such a deep emotional response? Or is it to do with your particular combination of colours?
Hi Eoin,
thanks for the comment. I think the bog has a special atmosphere, whether that is the quietness that can be found there I am not to sure. I was also moved by the Bogmen in the national museum in Kildare street, they were so well preserved and from such a long time ago. The bog really is a receptacle of history and memory. i think there is something about the colour combinations too that i find appealing