Fools gold;  a contemporary fable and cautionary tale for the 21st century.


Gold leaf + pebbles of oil shale from the Sinemurian and Hatttangian beds of Blue Lias, of the early Jurassic (195 - 205 million years ago), installed at Kilve Beech, Somerset, UK.

“All that glitters is not gold;

Often have you heard that told:

Many a man his life has sold

But my outside to behold:

Gilded tombs do worms enfold

Had you been as wise as bold,

Your in limbs, in judgment old,

Your answer had not been in'scroll'd

Fare you well: your suit is cold.' Cold, indeed, and labour lost: Then, farewell, heat and welcome, frost!”


William Shakespear - The Merchant of Venice