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Martin Byrne - Thaw
Estimate:
€400 - €600
Sold
€550
Timed Auction
Arthouse 2024 - Day 1
ARTIST
Martin Byrne
Size
61.2cm x 37cm
Category
Description
About artist: Martin Byrne was born in Cabra, Dublin, in 1967 and currently resides in Drumcondra, Dublin. Having arrived to the practice of art late in life he graduated from Whitehall College, Dublin with a QQI level 6 advanced certificate award in Art and Sculpture with distinction in May 2022. He continued his education in 2023 undertaking a degree in Fine Art in TU Dublin and has completed year 1. In 2024 he completed a credited course in Bronze Casting as a Sculptural Process at NCAD Dublin. He is currently enrolled in a second year of Bronze Casting at NCAD.
He is interested in exploring a multidisciplinary approach to the abstract nature of art through inspiration in nature, structure and the environment we occupy.
EXHIBITIONS AND AUCTIONS
Martin has exhibited at the following group exhibitions:
2024 Skibbereen arts Festival - Seanua Exhibition
2024 NCAD CEAD Bronze Casting Evening Students Art Exhibition
2024 Jack & Jill Foundation - Incognito
2023 ArtHouse for Outhouse (Auction)
2023 Ceramics Ireland CLAY/WORKS Dublin Castle
2023 TU Dublin end of year Fine Art class exhibition
2022 CHQ Dublin - Whitehall College Graduate exhibition
2022 Sculpture In Context
2022 ArtHouse for Outhouse (Auction)
2022 Jack & Jill Foundation - Incognito
2021 ArtHouse for Outhouse (Auction)
About artwork: `Thaw' - Oil and Cold Wax on Bangor Blue roof slate. 'Thaw' was inspired by a trip to Norway during the end of the winter snows, as the temperature started to rise. The speed of change in the colour and light surrounding us as the snow melted reminded me of the sudden nature of life and how it can change in an instant. It's about change and that moment of realisation that what was is gone and a new life lies ahead. I recently started exploring the textural nature of roof slate as an alternative surface to canvas, particularly Bangor Blue, which has a magnificent textural form. My interest stems from using reclaimed materials in my art and reducing waste by reusing what is generally cast aside and giving it a renewed life in a different form. I use oil paint with cold wax in order to enhance the textural quality of the slate and also to create depth to my paintings. Aside from painting, I have a great interest in sculpture and ceramics. I feel it is important as an artist to use and explore different media to express how I see the world.
Instagram handle:: @mar.tinbyrne.art
Framed: Yes; 76cm x 51cm
Edition: Yes; 1of 1
About artwork: `Thaw' - Oil and Cold Wax on Bangor Blue roof slate. 'Thaw' was inspired by a trip to Norway during the end of the winter snows, as the temperature started to rise. The speed of change in the colour and light surrounding us as the snow melted reminded me of the sudden nature of life and how it can change in an instant. It's about change and that moment of realisation that what was is gone and a new life lies ahead. I recently started exploring the textural nature of roof slate as an alternative surface to canvas, particularly Bangor Blue, which has a magnificent textural form. My interest stems from using reclaimed materials in my art and reducing waste by reusing what is generally cast aside and giving it a renewed life in a different form. I use oil paint with cold wax in order to enhance the textural quality of the slate and also to create depth to my paintings. Aside from painting, I have a great interest in sculpture and ceramics. I feel it is important as an artist to use and explore different media to express how I see the world.
Instagram handle:: @mar.tinbyrne.art
Framed: Yes; 76cm x 51cm
Edition: Yes; 1of 1
Condition
Excellent Condition
Medium
Oil and Cold Wax
Signature
Yes
