Jennifer Louise Martin

Born 1980, London, UK
Lives and works in London

Jennifer Louise Martin's work is imbued with an intrigue at the female psyche's desire for unattainable beauty and perfection. Inspired by the gloss and allure of high fashion photography, which constantly perpetuates notions of physical ideology, Martin works to explore society's preoccupation with perfection, versus reality.

Using carefully selected images as catalysts for her works, Martin manipulates these using the materiality of paint to create bold, arresting statements about our pursuit of perfection and highlight how the conflict between our perceptions and reality can control the contemporary psyche.

Her paintings undergo continual and challenging metamorphosis, which mimic the cognitive process. Hiding within the layers is an inquiry and response towards societal perception of where and how true beauty exists, creating a liberating journey away from the illusion of perfection.








Exhibitions

November 2011: The Other Art Fair, Southbank, London

August 2011: Takt Residency Berlin

August 4th-13th 2009: Not just a pretty face, The Foundry, London

July 23rd-August 13th 2009: Artsdepot Open, London

March 19-29th 2009: Return to Reason, Gal...

Middlesex University: PGCE Secondary Art & Design

Byam Shaw School of Art: Postgraduate Diploma Fine Art

University of Leeds: Bsc Psychology & Neuroscience

Central St. Martins London: Foundation Studies