Allan Martin

“I am drawn to creating images which have simplicity, to achieve a sense of reality but not a direct translation, to include a shift, something present which is not fully explained or known. Recent paintings explore themes which demanded the work be monochromatic.”

• BACKGROUND

I had a first solo exhibition of paintings at Gallery One, Vyner Street, London in 2012. Throughout the exhibition, the work’s emotional resonance was often mentioned. Through the recommendation of Fru Tholstrup, then Director, Haunch of Venison, London, and now Director, Sotheby’s S|2 gallery, who thought my exhibition beautiful and my work stunning, one work, These Dark Woods | Base was acquired for the permanent collection of Babington House, part of Soho House (curators Francesca Gavin & Jonathan Yeo).

Among the various paintings sold to date Annie Lennox purchased four of the Who She Is series, and Michele Clapton, costume designer for Game of Thrones bought a key painting from this same series and another work more recently.

I exhibited at The Other Art Fair in November 2012 and April 2013, initially included in a small number of preliminary artists chosen, the selection committee...

Glasgow School of Art - Printed Textiles (1974 - 1978)

2017: Upcoming group exhibition at Beside The Wave, Primrose Hill, London in November.

Exhibited at Affordable Art Fairs by Edgar Modern, Bath

Solo exhibition Lane House Arts, Bath June – August 2015

2012 – Present: shown by galleries at various art fairs including Affordable Art Fair; London Art Fair; The Other Art Fair

Solo exhibition Gallery One, Vyner Street, London 2012