Jason Martin

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Taking inspiration from both Minimalism and Abstract Expressionism, Jason Martin makes paintings about paint: its materiality, sculptural presence and transformative, alchemical nature. The energy of Martin’s process is palpable in the rich swathes of colour applied in thick, fluid, overlaid brushstrokes. Light plays across the sculpted surface echoing the dynamism and vigour of its creation. In addition to oil on aluminium or stainless steel paintings, Martin also works in pure pigment - vividly intense, richly emotive, these jewel-like paintings resonate and dominate space. The titles of Martin's works invite contemplation and emphasize their inherent narrative but their meaning is mutable.

Jason Martin lives and works in London.
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Jason Martin Public Exhibitions

CURRENT

Le monde comme volonté et comme papier peint
Le Consortium, Dijon, France
21 April - 2 September 2012
Le Consortium

PAST

CREAM
Group Exhibition, Kiasma, Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki
10 September - 7 November 2010
KIASMA

Themes & Variations. From the Mark to Zero
Jason Martin. Vigil
Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice
21 March - 17 May 2009
Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Jason Martin Images

Jason Martin 
<i>Blanche,</i> 1998
Oil on perspex
60 x 60 cm
Jason Martin Blanche, 1998 Oil on perspex 60 x 60 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Doxy, </i>1999
Acrylic on aluminium
150 x 150 x 7 cm
Jason Martin Doxy, 1999 Acrylic on aluminium 150 x 150 x 7 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Comrade,</i> 2002
Oil on aluminium
150 x 150 cm
Jason Martin Comrade, 2002 Oil on aluminium 150 x 150 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Amphibian, </i>2005
Gel on stainless
200 x 120 cm
Jason Martin Amphibian, 2005 Gel on stainless 200 x 120 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Oceania</i>, 2006
Oil on stainless
175 cm diameter
Jason Martin Oceania, 2006 Oil on stainless 175 cm diameter
Jason Martin 
Province, </i> 2007
Oil on aluminium
180 x 400 cm
Jason Martin Province, 2007 Oil on aluminium 180 x 400 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Canto, </i> 2011
Pure pigment on aluminium (quinacridone magenta)
60 x 43 cm
Jason Martin Canto, 2011 Pure pigment on aluminium (quinacridone magenta) 60 x 43 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Dark delft blue / black</i> 2011
Oil on aluminium
245 x 180 x 10 cm
Jason Martin Dark delft blue / black 2011 Oil on aluminium 245 x 180 x 10 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Xinca, </i>2011
Pure pigment on aluminium (cadmium red)
65 x 56 cm
Jason Martin Xinca, 2011 Pure pigment on aluminium (cadmium red) 65 x 56 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Corinthian, </i>2011
Oil on aluminium
195 x 195 cm
Jason Martin Corinthian, 2011 Oil on aluminium 195 x 195 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>'As yet untitled’ (gold)</i> 2011
Pure pigment on panel
60 x 48 cm
Jason Martin 'As yet untitled’ (gold) 2011 Pure pigment on panel 60 x 48 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Yaba, </i>2011
Pure pigment on aluminium 
(spinel black)
42 x 32 cm
Jason Martin Yaba, 2011 Pure pigment on aluminium (spinel black) 42 x 32 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Rugen, </i>2011
Oil on aluminium
176 x 156 cm
Jason Martin Rugen, 2011 Oil on aluminium 176 x 156 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Bracari, </i>2011
Pigment/mixed media on aluminium
65 x 56 cm
Jason Martin Bracari, 2011 Pigment/mixed media on aluminium 65 x 56 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Serubi, </i>2011
Oil on aluminium
122 x 122 x 10 cm
Jason Martin Serubi, 2011 Oil on aluminium 122 x 122 x 10 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Dactyl,</i> 2012
Nickel
66 x 40 cm
Jason Martin Dactyl, 2012 Nickel 66 x 40 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Dactyl,</i> 2012
Nickel
66 x 40 cm
Jason Martin Dactyl, 2012 Nickel 66 x 40 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Ceyx, </i>2012
Copper
40.6 x 30.5 cm
Jason Martin Ceyx, 2012 Copper 40.6 x 30.5 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Ceyx, </i>2012
Copper
40.6 x 30.5 cm
Jason Martin Ceyx, 2012 Copper 40.6 x 30.5 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Titus, </i>2012
Bronze
66 x 40 cm
Jason Martin Titus, 2012 Bronze 66 x 40 cm
Jason Martin 
<i>Titus, </i>2012
Bronze
66 x 40 cm
Jason Martin Titus, 2012 Bronze 66 x 40 cm

Jason Martin Contact

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