From Friday 7th February to Saturday 1st March Solomon Fine Art is delighted to host a solo exhibition of new paintings & sculpture by Margaret Egan.

Egan has been shwoing with the Solomon since 2006 and has previously exhibited in Ireland, the UK, United States, France and Singapore. She studied under the traditional classical system at the National College of Art & Design, Dublin from 1963 to 1967 and later was assistant for 10 years to the renowned Breton sculptor Professor Yann Goulet RHA during which time she simultaneously developed her own style of work.

Egan draws from a wide variety of subjects for inspiration and is gifted in both the art of painting and sculpture. Based near Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Egan’s home and studio overlooks the sea, so naturally the ocean is a huge inspiration. Egan’s seascapes are often atmospheric and moody with dark grey skies and angry seas, perfectly capturing the wild nature of the Irish coast. Other landscape subjects in the exhibition include Caherdaniel in Co. Kerry and the stunning autumnal hues of the Wicklow landscape, brimming with vibrant colour and energy.

Also included in this exhibition are her signature figurative paintings and sculptures in bronze. In contrast to the vivid landscapes, her poetic figures are often quite subdued in colour and usually have an enigmatic air of mystery about them.

“The work in this show continues to explore the conflicts of nature and people, both so very different yet so intertwined, their roots creeping through layers of history. I want to reach down and explore that, with all its pain beauty and strength.” – Margaret Egan, Jan 2014

Margaret’s work is to be found in both private and public collections in Europe, Canada and the US.