Renowned artist and sculptor Margaret Egan’s exhibition at Solomon Fine Art, Dublin …
After four decades of artistic practice rooted in landscape, spirituality and human emotion, much of Egan’s latest body of work, entitled The Wonder of the Present, The Possibilities of the Future at Solomon Fine Art until March 28, is directly informed by her response to the war in Gaza. Deeply affected by images of displacement, suffering and loss, the works reflect a heightened global consciousness while remaining grounded in her distinctive visual language. Figures emerge from shadowed, fractured environments; faces are partially illuminated, suspended between presence and erasure. The works speak to grief, endurance and quiet resilience, positioning the artist at the intersection of reflection and responsibility.
Key works include Echoes in the Rubble: Pain, Sorrow, Despair, Invisible Victim, A Silent Voice of Serenity and Peace and Silence Unveils the Richness of the Mind. Together, they explore the emotional aftermath of conflict, particularly on women and children.
Opened by RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst, he said; “Margaret Egan’s work speaks with quiet authority and emotional depth. This exhibition reflects an artist responding thoughtfully to the world as it is – with compassion, restraint, and a deep sensitivity to the human experience. It offers space for reflection at a time when such space feels increasingly necessary.”
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Photography: Kieran Harnett