‘Martin’s latest collection of paintings describe a journey from one approach to another within the discipline of abstraction, representing a vivid document of the ongoing development of the artist’s practice.

His inspiration derives largely from a vast range of experimental and referential sources. His investment in the materiality of painting emerges as restlessness within these technical methods. The move from working on board to canvas has necessitated a thorough revision of his methods, a shift that has in turn extended the impressive range of his output.

The quality that characterises all of Martin’s work is positivism. His training in textile design and architecture contributes greatly to his ability to extend this essentially optimistic aesthetic through image making that breathes a sense of reasoned authority. All his recent work is permeated by an achieved formal richness that is simultaneous with the colour impression. The colour seduces then redirects our attention to the design and the circular movement creates pure aesthetic pleasure.

Martin has succeeded in one of the most challenging areas of artistic production. It is a far more complex and demanding business to produce overtly affirmative art with cast iron integrity, than to produce ugly ill formed and transgressive work out of a sense of helpless fatalism. The artist’s painting is mature and hence powerful and rewarding for all those who lay eyes on it.

Nash’s works are featured in many galleries throughout the country and he is one of Comme Ca’s most successful exhibitors.

Martin’s prices start at approx. £150 for a Limited Edition Print and go up to approx. £900 for a 100cm x 100cm acrylic on canvas painting.

A Selection Martin's works can now be purchased as limited edition prints.

Martin Nash Limited Edition Prints

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