What is past, or passing, or to come — Elizabeth O'Shaughnessy

What is past, or passing, or to come is an ongoing project of my family’s garden in Limerick. The project is a visual memoir and a record of the subtle moments and everyday details in an ordinary day in the back garden. The garden was and continues to be the site of family stories.

Black and white image of an adult and child walking hand in hand in a garden or field, with a greenhouse and trees in the background.

Black and white close-up of a plant stem with leaves, seen in silhouette against a light background.

Person holding a handful of small tomatoes in a black and white photo.

Black and white photo of a small greenhouse with a clear corrugated plastic exterior, containing plants inside. A person, partially visible, is working inside. The surroundings include a tree, a rain barrel, and a hose. The setting appears to be a ga

Worn leather clogs on a doormat

Black and white image of clothing items hanging on a metal grid against a wall. A jacket, gloves, bike seat, and a sock are visible.

Black and white image of a garden with trees and a grassy path leading to a greenhouse in the background.

Stone cherub statue reading a book on concrete surface.