Silent Testimony - Mary Finnis

© By Colin Davidson

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Mary Finnis’ son, Rory (21), was shot dead in June 1991. Rory’s body, displaying evidence of torture, was found barefoot and hooded behind shops in the Creggan Estate in Derry. He had last been seen with a close friend in a city centre pub five days before his body was found on 6th June 1991. Mary still lives surrounded by photographs and mementoes of her son. Rory’s son was just eighteen months-old at the time of his death.

Further Infomation

MEDIUM

Oil on Canvas

DIMENSIONS

127 x 117 cm

YEAR PRODUCED

2014