Martha Winter

"Forming Sand Ring". Contemporary Mixed Media Painting

2021

Martha Winter was born in 1966 in London. Her work is the unusual outcome of many influences. Growing up with minimal art and modern architecture has influenced her visual language of reduced and economical form. She is fascinated by systems, repetition and order, often working in series. Winter also regularly witnessed the extreme erosion of the coastline which gave her an interest in the natural processes involved in forming the landscape, explored further during a trip to the Galapagos. Nature’s patterns are of great interest to Winter, her recent work explores the never ending permutations of pattern within the seascape. Through observing nature and exploring biomimicry, Winter has developed unique processes, creating heavily textured permanent wall pieces reminiscent of satellite imagery and microscopy. Her process involves the slow layering of pigments and the drifting of sand. Through the slow build up of layers, Winter creatives strong meditative pieces of great subtlety. Winter has worked in conjunction with architects to create large series of work for specific locations. Her work is commissioned by designers for private clients, hotels, cruise ships, offices and institutions. The work goes from the studio to locations across the globe.