Martin, Pete
Pete Martin is an award winning artist, including finalist 2007 and 2008 Tattersall's Art Prize, finalist Cromwell Art Prize in 2005 and Highly Commended at the Outback Spirit Ergon Energy Waltzing Matilda Art Show. He has had 16 solo shows to date and has a large list of group shows that have included touring exhibitions throughout Queensland. Pete has been an artist in residence at a number of schools and is currently 'Artist in Residence' with Clovely Estate Wines. Pete has been a valued tutor at the Brisbane Institute of Art for a number of years, Co Director of RM Galleries and now Director at Martin Galleries in Nundah Village.
His work is held in many private and corporate collections throughout Australia, Canada and the UK.
Artist Statement
I am driven to create, I have no choice but to initiate works that seek to define my world.
For me, painting is as essential as breathing and as motivating as any greed.
My paintings generally work to the one ‘hundred year test’, that is to say: - a person one hundred years from now could view my work and read the language of emotion I painted into it. My paintings tell the story of my journey; they reflect my ideology and speak from my heart.