Markus Huemer’s artistic practice navigates between traditional painting and media art. His observations of nature, which have led to an extensive series of 22 paintings, centre on the question of how painting can be continued in the digital age.

In Glenkeen Garden, Huemer explored the hidden world of cryptogams — small plants like liverworts and ferns that have populated West Cork since the dawn of time. Using digital tools, a limited range of colours, bold lines, and by setting plant parts within a wider context, Huemer touches upon the ancient relationships between these organisms and their environment.

Markus Huemer probes the essence of painting within the digital era, exploring the interplay between images and their digital manipulation. Studying at the Academy of Arts, Düsseldorf and the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, Markus is currently holding a professorship at the Academy of Fine Arts, New Media I, in Prague. By delving into the complexities of digital media, Huemer challenges per ceptions of reality versus visual representation, fostering a dialogue on the evolving nature of artistic expression in the digital age. His works are featured in international exhibitions and collections. (As of 2024)