MARGARET EGAN: The Wonder of the Present. The Possibilities of the Future

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.