I’m an Adelaide born artist working across multiple media; oil painting, printmaking, and digital art. I’m also a filmmaker and a writer - and I bring that love for storytelling to my art as well, aiming to capture imaginations and draw an audience into a new world.
I employ intuitive mark-making and an expressionistic use of colour, seeking not to perfectly reproduce, overwork, or refine any image - I prefer to keep traces of my process visible. Being able to see this process, my choices, and emphasise what my eye focuses on most tells it's own story and creates a more personal connection between the subject, artist, and viewer.
My work often focuses on pathways leading into a scene, views or abandoned or mysterious places begging for exploration, or tiny details that encourage the viewer to step forward and get lost for a while in a fictional environment.
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You can learn more about my art as well as my film and writing projects here:
Website: www.piriemartin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piriejohnmartin
Instagram: @piriemartin_