Fintan Whelan is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Irish abstraction. Over decades, he has developed a distinctive practice that unites the immediacy of gesture with a disciplined, methodical approach. Based in Germany, Whelan creates large-scale works that explore the fluid nature of perception, consciousness, and the emotional resonance of colour.
His practice brings together pigments, oils, varnishes, and diverse materials in layered configurations, producing richly textured surfaces where light, depth, and colour unfold with remarkable intensity. While his paintings often appear spontaneous, they are the result of sustained observation, careful modulation, and refined engagement with materials.
Whelan invites viewers into a space where perception, memory, and sensation converge. For him, abstraction is not a category but an inherent dimension of artistic expression. His international career includes residencies at the CICA Museum, the Pouch Cove Foundation, and the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. His Water Dance Series gained global recognition during a large-scale installation at Palazzo Bembo for the 2022 Venice Art Biennale.
- Section Painting
- Venue Palazzo Mora
- Based in Göttingen, Germany
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