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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, Works on Paper

Available works by Will Martyr

26 Artworks

Will Martyr, A Place That Knows Us, 2026 contemporary Painting by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

A Place That Knows Us

2026Acrylic on Canvas140 x 190 x 3 cm

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Will Martyr, Sanctuary and Solace, 2026 contemporary Painting by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

Sanctuary and Solace

2026Acrylic on Canvas150 x 110 x 3 cm

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Will Martyr, Hot Hot Summer, 2024 contemporary Print by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

Hot Hot Summer

2024Digital print with a twinkle screen-print & 24 carat gold overlay120 x 120 cm

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Will Martyr, Where We Are Ourselves, 2026 contemporary Painting by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

Where We Are Ourselves

2026Acrylic on Canvas190 x 140 x 3 cm

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Will Martyr, Here, We Are Whole, 2024 contemporary Painting by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

Here, We Are Whole

2024Acrylic on Canvas150 x 200 x 4 cm

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Will Martyr, Seat of a Father, 2026 contemporary Painting by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

Seat of a Father

2026Acrylic on Canvas95 x 70 x 3 cm

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Will Martyr, Where The World Feels Distant, 2024 contemporary Painting by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

Where The World Feels Distant

2024Acrylic on Canvas120 x 120 cm

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Will Martyr, My eyes tried to miss you, 2022 contemporary Painting by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

My eyes tried to miss you

2022Acrylic on Canvas150 x 200 cm

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Will Martyr, In the Arms of New Love, 2018 contemporary Print by the British Artist.

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In the Arms of New Love

2025Acrylic on canvas87 x 66.5 cm

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Until The Stars Come Out

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Until The Stars Come Out

2026Acrylic on Canvas190 x 140 x 4 cm

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Goodbye Kisses

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Goodbye Kisses

2026Acrylic on Canvas150 x 110 x 4 cm

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In The Embrace Of Exquisite Stillness

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In The Embrace Of Exquisite Stillness

2024Acrylic on Canvas90 x 120 cm

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Time with you

Will Martyr

Time with you

2022Acrylic on Canvas100 x 100 cm

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I Disappear In Your Arms

Will Martyr

I Disappear In Your Arms

2026Acrylic on Canvas100 x 100 x 5 cm

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Taking time to play

Will Martyr

Taking time to play

2023Acrylic on Canvas100 x 100 cm

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Will Martyr, Keeper of Dreams, 2026 contemporary Painting by the British Artist.

Will Martyr

Keeper of Dreams

2026Acrylic on Canvas100 x 100 cm

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"These poolside compositions are designed to be familiar and safe, reminding the viewer of places they have loved, and where they have laughed."

– Will Martyr

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