From Tradition into the Light Series. 1987-1991. Mixed Media.

A series of the artists paintings from the period 1987-1991 were grouped under the title From Tradition into the Light in an essay by Dr Anthony D.Buckley of the Ulster Folk Museum. His essay entitled 'From Tradition into the Light: Life as a Zoetrope' is published in the exhibition catalogue 'From Tradition into the Light. Paintings by Colin McGookin' Project Press Dublin 1991 ISBN 1 872493 02 5.