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Will Martyr
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About Will Martyr
Will Martyr was born in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, in 1980. At 18, he moved to London to study at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art, where he became fascinated by colour, influenced by Ellsworth Kelly, Josef Albers and Richard Diebenkorn. To this day, he describes himself as a colourist. His ability was recognised early, gaining him two patrons who supported him with a stipend, allowing him to focus fully on his vocation.
After studying at the Slade, he moved to New York, where the city’s vibrant art scene and architectue inspired his early paintings of urban landscapes. Martyr returned to London in 2005, completing a Master’s degree at the Royal College of Art in 2007. He continues to live and work in London.
From his circular tondo canvases to the hard-edged quality of his style, his work reflects the influence of Modernism, Pop Art and Futurism. Juxtaposing urban and natural settings, his paintings capture idyllic, nostalgic moments through vibrant colour and harmonious composition.
Will Martyr at a Glance
Will Martyr is a contemporary artist renowned for his vibrant, utopian landscapes that blend architectural precision with vivid colour palettes. Martyr's work draws inspiration from Pop Art and modernist aesthetics. His paintings often depict serene settings, such as poolside vistas and idyllic retreats, inviting viewers into moments of escapism and tranquility.
Born: 1980
Nationality: British
Based: United Kingdom
Style: Nostalgia, Landscape, Still life
Price range: Available on request
Theme: Architectural composition, Vibrant, Geometry
Medium: Painting, Prints & Editions, Sculpture, Works on Paper
"These poolside compositions are designed to be familiar and safe, reminding the viewer of places they have loved, and where they have laughed."
"These poolside compositions are designed to be familiar and safe, reminding the viewer of places they have loved, and where they have laughed."
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Will Martyr
Hot Hot Summer
2024Digital Print with a Twinkle Screen-Print & 24 Carat Gold Overlay80 x 80 cm
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Will Martyr
Hot Hot Summer
2024Digital Print with a Twinkle Screen-Print & 24 Carat Gold Overlay80 x 80 cm
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In the Arms of New Love
2018Giclée, Screen Print Acrylic and Oil and Hand Applied Varnish on Paper89 x 64 cm
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Will Martyr is a British contemporary painter known for idyllic scenes of pools, terraces, sea views and architectural leisure. His work creates a polished vision of escape and calm.
Martyr is known for bright colour, clean geometry, serene figures and luxury settings. His paintings often feel sunlit, aspirational and quietly cinematic.
Collectors are drawn to Martyr for his distinctive mood of escapism and the elegance of his compositions. His works bring calm, colour and refined contemporary style into interiors.
Consider scale, palette, composition and the balance between figure, architecture and landscape. Works with strong atmosphere and clean geometry often best represent his practice.
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