“ Art is the most intense mode of individualism the world has ever known “
Mark McFadden is an Irish artist known for his highly-textured oil paintings created with a palette knife. He is based in Ireland, France,Italy and Monaco, and has a distinctive technique that provides a rich and colourful texture to his complex abstract expressionist paintings. His work has found its way into private collections, including those of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Julian Lennon, and the Levett Family Trust.
Marks work explores the emotional depths of human experience, and his portraiture and abstract paintings express the emotional heritage and personal history using patterns, color, texture, and pigment.
Mark’s paintings are captivating and full of depth, with a sense of movement and emotion that draws the viewer in. They express a sense of purity with an interesting depth and emotional mystery. He has not been classically trained, which has allowed him to remain true to his unique style.
Mark’s work is a tribute to the learned and richly artistic heritage of Ireland. He strives to capture the essence of his subjects, giving them depth and presence on the canvas that portrays the intricacy of human existence. He often feels as if he is sculpting on the canvas with his palette knife, exploring the duality within all humans and the balance and conflict of emotions.
“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” – George Bernard Shaw