Scattered at the Edges is a body of work by Donegal artist Cathal McGinley, created on his homeplace of Inishbofin, overlooking Oileán Dúiche.

Through painting, drawing and assemblage, McGinley combines shoreline materials with made elements, embedding the island’s trace into each work, shaped by walking and observing the Atlantic landscape.

Once a monastic settlement, Oileán Dúiche carries a history of isolation at the edge of habitation. That remoteness informs the work: when life is reduced to essentials, awareness sharpens and imagination emerges. Through this approach, McGinley explores endurance and belonging, creating work that feels elusive yet deeply rooted in place.