MARTIN TURRELL

I'm Martin Turrell, a fine art photographer, expressionist and visual artist based near Shoreham by Sea in West Sussex. I have a BA in Creative Media and have consistently developed a dark portraiture style over several years. Much of this, explores themes of trauma, anxiety, and depression creating haunting ethereal pieces favouring an emotional quality over gore. Whether it’s dark mutated silhouettes, distorted face shots, screaming portraits or physical mutations. These sometimes transform into positive beings of fire and light to transcend and break out of these depressive states.

 

The images are created using long exposure, different textured fabric, and various lighting sources. Other tools I use include pieces of glass, plastic, and gels to distort the lens - creating a warped sense of emotional reality.

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I’m hoping to develop and grow as an artist, exhibit work and continually build up my portfolio and reputation.

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Recently, my work was published in the 'Tough Cookie' centred around exploring mental health through visual imagery and creative writing. As well as taking part in a virtual exhibition during February 2021.

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Email: martinturrellvisualartist@gmail.com

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PDF: Creative CV

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