WEIRD FOLKS ALIVE - 'Evol'. Acrylic on plywood. 46cm x 46cm.
WEIRD FOLKS ALIVE - 'Evol'. Detail

Merlin Nation is a contemporary artist creating bold, emotionally charged works rooted in connection, compassion and collective experience.

His work is born of 80s/90s skate and music culture, and DIY creative communities. It explores what it means to stay human in an increasingly fractured world.

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL No1. Acrylic on Canadian maple.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL No1. Detail
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL. Detail
JOY HOPE Cross No2. Acrylic on paper. 14.8cm x 21cm.
WEIRDLOVE No2. Acrylic on paper. 42cm x 29.7cm.
BIG WEIRDLOVE No1. Acrylic on canvas. 61cm x 76.2cm.
BIG WEIRDLOVE No1. Detail
BIG WEIRDLOVE No1. Detail
Open Heart No1. Acrylic on paper. 40cm x 30cm.
Open Heart No1. Detail
Open Heart No1. Detail

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Testimonials

  • Caro T.

    Merlin’s work is the ultimate expression of joy and positivity that is so needed right now. The nod to music culture and the pop art greats, and an optimistic belief in humanity and the power of love.

  • Jenna H.

    Living in a world which can feel grey your art radiates with hope. It's like a fat punch of positivity in the face!

  • Tom H.

    Merlin's art reminds me to step out of the daily grind and see a higher purpose in life. It helps to keep me sane.