This is a celebratory image of connectivity, cooperation and energy that already exists in the work of good people. It’s frenetic movement and rhythm creates a sense of great urgency and the possibility of great joy.

The roots of this great conch lie in the sea and open out to the sky. Images suggest a European and Irish culture. But time and place are worldwide in a global timelessness.

The gift of our Sun, exquisitely timed in temperature and balance keeps us fed and alive.

Red is used as a metaphor for the mysterious moving energy that hatched life in our oceans.

Every plant, animal, insect and flower bursts forth in a riot of colour. The red mosaic-like background, suggests order and chaos in this mathematical grid-like mosaic.

Divine Breath exhales blessings and fertility in holistic connectivity of all tissues within the body and the Cosmos.

Magritte’s ‘Sky Birds’ suggest flying Angels unifying childlike innocence, at one with a natural setting. There is the possibility of our resurrection at every given moment to live in the glory of the now.

Colour is used symbolically - red for great passion, love and suffering - green as everything to do with nature. A silver and gold back-ground resonate protective, ever-present energy.

Greed, corruption and power rule in this depressive wasteland. Though the heart is sullied, the symbolic white on his sleeve may suggest atonement. ' He doesn't wear his (true) heart on his sleeve

Cowering in a cave of our own making, we hide from ourselves. Liberation awaits us as ‘Brother Sun’ and ‘Sister Moon’ invite us out to play.

We weep with Mother Earth as the contorted ‘Wave Off Kanagawa’ is battered by the elements into a deluge.

Here there is disorder, powerlessness and vulnerability. The monochromatic figure of Christ shares the despair but symbolises hope for the future.

The Universe evolved some 13.8 billion years ago. It is beyond our human consciousness to comprehend the cosmic unfolding which is forever evolving outwards encompassing everything and everyone.

This panel comprises random cuttings of artworks of over half a century and is an allegory for each life story. As humans, everything belongs and matters. We are who we are because of the gift of life.

Letting go to grow.