Sculptor & Painter
S–001
2026
S–002
2025
S–003
2026
S–004
2026
S–005
2025
S–006
2026
S–007
2025
P–001
2026
P–002
2024
P–003
2023
P–004
2023
P–005
2024
P–006
2023
I make geometric abstract paintings and hard-edged sculptures built from joined elements, concrete, and paint. My practice is driven by the pure act of discovery — searching for interesting shapes that emerge on the canvas and demand to be made physical. I catch these forms in my paintings first, then construct them in three dimensions by fusing 3D-printed PLA parts and layering them with concrete to give digital lines a grit, weight, and presence that you can feel when you stand in the room with them.
The Practice
Do you accept private commissions?
Yes. The artist is available for private and public commissions throughout Ireland and internationally. Each commission begins with a consultation to discuss the core concept, scale, material, and specific site requirements. Get in touch to start a conversation.
What materials do you work with?
The artist's painting practice utilises acrylic or oil on canvas, while early-stage maquettes are developed in PLA polymer using 3D printing technology. Sculptural work is primarily realised in high-performance pigmented pre-cast concrete.
What inspires the geometric forms in your sculpture?
The interlocking geometric language emerges from the artist's sustained interest in architecture, collective movement, and the brief moments strangers share space. Each form is conceived as a character — distinct but interdependent, like passengers on a platform.
Are works available to purchase?
Selected paintings and maquettes are available for acquisition. Please contact the studio directly with any enquiries. Public sculpture commissions are typically handled on a project basis through open calls or direct commissioning bodies.
Do you exhibit or work with galleries?
The artist has exhibited extensively across Ireland in solo and group shows, including at RuaRed Arts Centre, Visual Carlow, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Garter Lane Waterford and the RDS. Gallery and curatorial enquiries are always welcome.
Are you a member of any professional bodies?
Yes. The artist is a long-standing member of Visual Artists Ireland (VAI), the representative body for professional visual artists in Ireland. This membership ensures the studio operates in line with best-practice standards for the visual arts sector.
Born in Sligo, Ireland, 1973
Lives and works in South Co. Dublin
Education
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Solo Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
For general inquiries, gallery representation, or to arrange a studio visit in Dublin by appointment, please email directly: conwayjohnm@gmail.com
Studio located in South County Dublin, Ireland.
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