Siobhán McDonald: Sonance

Friday 12 June – Saturday 4 July 2026
Siobhán McDonald: Sonance, 2026, oil on board, 40 x 50 cm | Siobhán McDonald: Sonance | Friday 12 June  – Saturday 4 July 2026 | Taylor Galleries | Siobhán McDonald: Sonance, 2026, oil on board, 40 x 50 cm | abstract artwork, but strongly suggestive of a seascape – a sweep of sky above, whites and blues, apparent rocks Taylor Galleries is delighted to present Sonance by Siobhán McDonald,

The exhibition brings together a series of abstract works on Japanese paper, canvas and wood through which the artist explores states of transition. The sources of the paintings include references to ancient geological maps, the edges of seascapes exposing the layers of the Anthropocene and human displacement. An engagement with realms of deep time informs the imagery, transforming the invisible and the imagined into a resonant visual language. McDonald’s paintings combine intense sequences of oil paint with natural materials such as iron-rich oxides, cinnabar, malachite and plaster, producing works charged with movement, sound, and rhythm.

Book Launch

A landmark publication celebrating the work of Siobhán McDonald will be launched later…”

Taylor Galleries is delighted to present Sonance by Siobhán McDonald,

The exhibition brings together a series of abstract works on Japanese paper, canvas and wood through which the artist explores states of transition. The sources of the paintings include references to ancient geological maps, the edges of seascapes exposing the layers of the Anthropocene and human displacement. An engagement with realms of deep time informs the imagery, transforming the invisible and the imagined into a resonant visual language. McDonald’s paintings combine intense sequences of oil paint with natural materials such as iron-rich oxides, cinnabar, malachite and plaster, producing works charged with movement, sound, and rhythm.

Book Launch

A landmark publication celebrating the work of Siobhán McDonald will be launched later this summer. This richly illustrated volume edited by Helen Carey offers a significant exploration of the artist’s practice and research.  Texts by writers including Steve Mentz, Maria Montero Sierra and others. Further details and launch dates will be announced shortly.

Image: Siobhán McDonald: Sonance, 2026, oil on board, 40 x 50 cm
Friday 12 June – Saturday 4 July 2026
Taylor Galleries
16 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Telephone: +353 1 676 6055
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Admission / price: Free

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