Fergus Martin’s prints are an exploration of objects floating in space.  The tension between shapes and depth of colour produces an hypnotic, timeless quality.

Martin makes use of the urban world around him as a source. His work reflects the everyday, seen fleetingly,  sometimes recorded.

The geometric forms that consistently appear in his work give shape to his preoccupation with space, form and materials with a radical clarity.

Recent projects have been more environmental. His sculptures and paintings are a journey towards a moment of recognition which Martin understands as a meeting of form and energy.  He speaks of density, weight, compression and release. The placing of the works in relation to one another and their relation to their architectural surroundings is a conversation about distance and nearness, centre and periphery. Ideally, it is an ongoing, endless journey.

“With no need to project concrete meanings, his art is like a sponge and a mirror. It soaks up what is in the air and reflects it back ”  ( Gerry McCarthy in The Sunday Times, 2008, on Fergus Martin, Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane )

Fergus Martin‘s Barrel ( 2019 ) continues at CAIM at Slane Castle until 30 September, curated by Jenn Ellis ( Apsara Studios, London ) and Matilda Liu ( Meeting Point Projects ) and in collaboration with Slane Castle.  See : https://www.caimatslane.com/   Martin’s next solo exhibition is at Palazzo Birago, Turin, Italy, as part of Diffusissima 2025, curated by Valeria Ceregini, opening Saturday 25 October,  2025.  Details to be announced.  He recently showed new paintings in Factory Made at Green On Red Gallery, Dublin.

Space is followed by Donkey Fever, Alan Butler’s second solo show at the gallery, opening 7 November for Dublin Gallery Weekend 2025.  Can’t wait either.