Based on her interpretation of contemporary life, Margaret Egan’s stunningly atmospheric landscapes and graceful figurative compositions demonstrate both the tumultuous and the reflective aspects of our world.
After four decades of artistic practice rooted in landscape, spirituality and human emotion, much of Egan’s latest body of work is directly informed by her response to the war in Gaza. Deeply affected by images of human suffering, displacement and loss, the works reflect a heightened global consciousness while remaining grounded in her distinctive visual language. Rather than offering literal or confrontational commentary, Egan’s paintings create space for contemplation. 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 in the exhibition 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 — the unseen psychological toll borne by civilians, particularly women and children — while resisting narrative closure or spectacle.
Margaret Egan: The Wonder of the Present. The Possibilities of the Future.
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Margaret EganLanguage of the Oceanacrylic on linen76 x 66cmCourtesy of Solomon Fine ArtCopyright The ArtistSolomon Fine Art - Margaret Egan, Language of the Ocean€ 5,200.00
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Margaret EganThe Green Tender Earth 2acrylic on linen30.5 x 40cmCourtesy of Solomon Fine ArtCopyright The ArtistSolomon Fine Art - Margaret Egan, The Green Tender Earth 2€ 2,500.00
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IRISH TIMES - MARGARET EGAN
Me & My Money: Artist Margaret Egan shares her best purchases and financial habits March 16, 2026Tony Clayton-Lea Mon Mar 16 2026 - 06:00 • 4 MIN READ Artist and sculptor Margaret Egan’s solo exhibition, The Wonder of the Present, the Possibilities of the Future, runs... -
Irish Independent - Margaret Egan
My Favourite Room March 15, 2026My favourite room: Margaret Egan’s elegant garden apartment Margaret Egan didn’t become a full-time artist until her four children had grown up, but since then she has earned a reputation... -
The Gloss: Margaret Egan
Renowned artist and sculptor Margaret Egan’s exhibition at Solomon Fine Art, Dublin March 9, 2026See The Guests At Artist And Sculptor Margaret Egan’s New Exhibition by PENNY MCCORMICK Renowned artist and sculptor Margaret Egan ’s exhibition at Solomon Fine Art, Dublin … After four... -
Irish Independent: Margaret Egan
New Ross artist and sculptor to hold solo exhibition in Dublin February 26, 2026Jessica O'Connor New Ross Standard Thu 26 Feb 2026 at 11:40 Renowned New Ross artist and sculptor, Margaret Egan, will present a new, solo exhibition, The Wonder of the Present,... -
Opening Night: Margaret Egan
with Terence O'Rourke (Chairman of RTE) & Dr. Niamh O'Sullivan (Professor Emerita, curator & writer) March 8, 2024We are still reeling after an incredibly busy opening night on Thursday to celebrate the launch of Margaret Egan's latest solo exhibition alongside the publication of a major monograph on... -
Margaret Egan: From Glimpse to Panorama
words by Susan Campbell - Irish Arts Review Winter 2017 Winter 2017Inspired by her proximity to the Dublin coastline and intimate domestic views, Margaret Egan tackles an array of vistas in her current work , writes Susan Campbell. During a recent... -
What Lies Beneath - Yellow Bloom by Margaret Egan
words by Niall McMonagle 15th December 2014Artist Margaret Egan not only lifts up her eyes to the hills, she walks them. And when she does her spirit soars. In the wilds of Wicklow she breathes in... -
Margaret Egan: Figure in a Landscape
Irish Arts Review Summer 2008: words by Gerry Walker 17 June 2008Margaret Egan's landscape paintings and figurative compositions have a shared aesthetic; both are moody, complex and dynamic, writes Gerry Walker. Margaret Egan casts a wide net in her search for... -
GLOSS MAGAZINE: Margaret Egan
Margaret Egan interviewed by PENNY MCCORMICKTHE RHYTHM OF OUR WORLD 2021 EXHIBITION BRINGS TOGETHER A COLLECTION OF MARGARET EGAN’S DISTINCTIVE FIGURATIVE WORKS AND ATMOSPHERIC LANDSCAPES … What was the inspiration for your exhibition “The Rhythm... -
Social Photos - Margaret Egan, The Breath of Sound & Earth
Social shots from the opening reception of Margaret Egan's solo exhibition.On Thursday 7 February we launched Margaret Egan's exhibition The Breath of Sound & Earth here at the gallery - the artists sixth solo show with Solomon. The exhibition was...
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