Maurice Nugent and Sean McLusky Explore Abstraction and Design in 'Construction of Distance' at 2&4 Vintage, London
'Construction of Distance' is a collaborative exhibition by Maurice Nugent and Sean McLusky at 2&4 Vintage in London, scheduled from 16 to 24 October 2026. The opening event will take place on 16 October, starting at 6 PM and continuing into the night. The exhibition highlights Nugent's 360 reliefs alongside McLusky's paintings, each artist presenting unique interpretations of abstraction within the intimate atmosphere of the venue. Nugent, a Royal College of Art alumnus, established 2&4 Vintage in 2008, crafting circular reliefs using MDF, spray paint, and lacquer. McLusky, with a background in fine art and music, delves into themes of nostalgia and mystery, showcasing earlier works on raw plywood and grey paint, contrasted by his 2022 pieces featuring expansive color fields. Together, they explore differing constructions of precision and instinct.
Key facts
- 'Construction of Distance' features Maurice Nugent and Sean McLusky at 2&4 Vintage in London.
- The exhibition runs 16–24 October 2026, with an opening on Friday 16 October from 6PM until late.
- Nugent shows new 360 reliefs made from MDF, spray paint and lacquer.
- Nugent trained in furniture and product design at the Royal College of Art and founded 2&4 Vintage in 2008.
- McLusky's background includes The Brain, Club UK, Scala, NEU Gallery, GALLERY46 and FARSIGHT GALLERY.
- McLusky's earlier Construction paintings use raw plywood with flat grey paint; 2022 works use broader overlapping colour fields.
- The exhibition places artworks among mid-century furniture and objects at 2&4 Vintage.
- The show contrasts Nugent's design-driven precision with McLusky's movement between structure and instinct.
Entities
Artists
- Maurice Nugent
- Sean McLusky
Institutions
- 2&4 Vintage
- Royal College of Art
- The Brain
- Club UK
- Scala
- NEU Gallery
- GALLERY46
- FARSIGHT GALLERY
- FAD Magazine
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom