Margaret Egan

Born in Co. Wexford, Ireland, Egan studied at the National College of Art & Design, Dublin from 1967-69. Although qualified as a draftswoman, she continued her education at the National College of Art in Dublin and studied under the famous Breton, Yann Renard Goulet, RHA. She now lives and works in Dublin and has been exhibiting her work to much critical acclaim.

Captivated by people and landscape, her distinctive work explores the endless possibilities of relationships between the two. With themes ranging from still life to haunting portraits of a physical yet mystical Ireland she focuses on what she calls the language of the land and its history. Egan draws inspiration from everyday life and events and works from memory to ensure the feeling is always true and emotive.

Over the past thirty years Egan has firmly established herself in the Irish art arena and has held solo exhibitions in Dublin, Cork, Britain, France, New York and Singapore. Her work, shown regularly at the RHA, has been exhibited throughout Ireland since 1984 and features in private, national and international collections across all continents. Egan’s highly sought after oils and acrylics have received critical acclaim and are defined as collectors items.

Recent commissions include ‘The Movement of Sound’ by the National Concert Hall, Dublin, and is now installed in their Kevin Barry Recital Room.

Solo Exhibitions

2014 The Solomon Gallery, Dublin
2013 The Barbara Stanley Gallery, London
2013 The Solomon Gallery, Dublin
2012 Europe House, Smith Square, London
2011 The Barbara Stanley Gallery London
2010 The Solomon Gallery, Dublin
2009 Courcoux & Courcoux Contemporary Art, Stockbridge
2009 The Barbara Stanley Gallery, London
2008 The Solomon Gallery, Dublin
2007 The Barbara Stanley Gallery, London
2007 Courcoux & Courcoux Contemporary Art, Stockbridge
2006 The Solomon Gallery, Dublin
2005 Courcoux & Courcoux Contemporary Art, Stockbridge
2004 Origin Gallery, Dublin
2003 Courcoux & Courcoux Contemporary Art, Stockbridge
2002 Ashford Gallery, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin
2001 Salle de la Mairie de Bargemon, France
2000 The Guinness Gallery, Dublin
1999 The Leinster Gallery, Dublin
1998 The Lavit Gallery, Cork
1997 The Guinness Gallery, Dublin
1994 Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford
1994 Marymount Manhattan College Gallery, New York

Collections

Hollister Inc., Illinois, USA
Abbey Theatre, Dublin
United Beverages, Dublin
United Drugs Plc., Dublin
Inchoney Hotel Clonakilty, Co. Cork
An Bord Pleanala, Marlborough St., Dublin
Marymount Manhattan College, New York