Waves of cerulean and magenta crest across the canvas, echoing the luminescence of twilight seas with delicate gilded highlights.
2025 Capsule Exhibition
Chromatic Icons
by John McMahon
A curated release of radiant portrait abstractions drawing on the iconography of the Atlantic. Each work is constructed in layers of lacquered pigment, metallic leaf, and silkscreen interventions for a finish that vibrates under gallery lighting.
Collection window
1 March – 30 June 2025
Dimensions
120 × 120 cm (47 1/4 × 47 1/4 in)
Price
From £7,500 GBP
Global delivery
Museum-standard logistics
Selected works
Collection Highlights
John McMahon’s new series translates tidal rhythms and atmospheric light into sweeping planes of colour. Each painting is built over months through translucent glazes, allowing undertones to radiate through the final surface.
Layered strokes of chartreuse, cobalt, and pearl mica shift with the light, immersing the viewer in a chorus of atmospheric colour.
Metallic teal and sunlit coral flow together, suggesting the movement of fish beneath rippling water.
Midnight blues dissolve into opalescent violets, capturing the horizon as dawn begins to break over the shoreline.
Artist Documentation
Each painting is accompanied by a signed dossier, pigment notes, and photographic process study that articulate McMahon’s layered methodology.
Layered Surfaces
Metallic leaf and translucent glazes are burnished into the composition, creating a luminous surface that shifts throughout the day and under curatorial lighting.
Global Fulfilment
Works are crated in climate-controlled packaging and delivered via museum shippers with on-site installation support worldwide.
Studio Preview
1 March 2025 — Private appointments open at John McMahon’s Galway studio.
Collector Evenings
15 April 2025 — Intimate salon viewings hosted in London and Dublin.
Commission Consultations
May 2025 — Bespoke commissions scheduled with architectural partners.
Delivery Window
June 2025 — Artwork preparation, framing, and global logistics.
Recent placements
Installations
Discover recent placements of John McMahon’s paintings across private residences, boutique hotels, and coastal developments.
Collector experience
Collector Services
McMahon Studio provides bespoke guidance for acquiring, commissioning, and caring for John McMahon’s work.
Acquisition Advisory
We arrange private viewings, negotiate availability, and tailor recommendations based on your existing collection and space.
Commission Planning
Collaborate directly with John to develop site-specific works, from scale studies to on-site colour reviews.
Installation & Care
Museum-grade framing, lighting consultancy, and conservation-led maintenance ensure each painting endures for generations.