Bog Oak Sculptures
Bog Oak Sculptures

Ancient Timber — Contemporary Craft

Bog Oak Sculptures

Handcrafted works emerging from Irish peatlands, shaped by time and refined through skilled hands. Each sculpture carries 5,000 years of geological history.

Commission a Work

Restoring the Ancient

Bog oak emerges from Irish peatlands preserved in anaerobic conditions for millennia. The acidic peat darkens and hardens the timber, creating wood of exceptional density and stability.

Each piece demands a different approach. My practice focuses on revealing the wood itself — minimal intervention, traditional techniques where they serve the material, contemporary design when it honours rather than competes with the object's history.

What I Create

Sculptural Objects

Abstract forms and figural works exploring the grain, colour, and tactile qualities of bog oak. Ranging from 20cm to monumental installations.

Commissions

Custom works tailored to your brief. Timescale and concept discussion before proceeding. A non-refundable deposit secures your place in the queue.

Limited Editions

Numbered series exploring specific themes or techniques. Each piece unique, responding to the individual character of the timber sourced.

Get in Touch

Bog oak responds to living with it. Custom work begins with conversation—understanding what you want the wood to become.

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County Wicklow, Ireland

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Eternal Flow.

‘Eternal Flow  ‘ 

C.2600 years old.  Lullmore bogland. Kildare Ireland ( completed in Jan.2023)

 

This 30cm piece of bog oak has a striking, abstract form that resembles a weathered, flowing figure shaped by time. Its dark, almost black surface is marked with deep grooves, cracks, and a textured, rugged appearance, giving it a dramatic and ancient look.

Long ago, in the misty depths of an ancient Irish bog, a mighty oak stood tall, its branches reaching for the heavens. For centuries, it weathered storms and seasons, a silent guardian of the land. One fateful night, a great flood swept through, uprooting the tree and pulling it into the dark, peat-rich waters. There, submerged in the bog's embrace, time slowed. The oak, now a relic of a forgotten era, transformed under the weight of centuries, its wood darkening and hardening into a mysterious, sculpted form.

 The wood's natural curves suggest a dynamic pose with a prominent upward sweep that could be interpreted as a head or crest. The glossy finish highlights the intricate grain patterns, adding depth and character to this unique piece. "Eternal Flow"  reflects its timeless quality and the fluid sculptured shape formed by nature over centuries. H 35cm W. 35cm D.12cm

 ( Free standing.) Please note the base has been removed.

 

Greg McInerney BA

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Irish Arts Council 94510

 

 

Approx size: 38 cm (h) x 13 cm (w) x 5 cm (d) 

Eternal Flow.

€450.00Price
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