Breaking the Waves
In his sculpture and painting, Martin has come to understand the perspectives viewers can hold in visual stories that convey human experiences and aspirations. So as a sculptor he has found a unique medium through which he is able to give physical form to the emotions and struggles depicted in the narrative of the subject at hand. For instance in his small sculpture, ”Breaking the Waves 2023.” The horse being an eternal symbol of strength and endurance, and the waves a symbol of the power of the ocean, together, representing the forces of nature that we can have an awe and increasing awareness and respect for.
“I wanted to capture the moment when a horse is caught in the rising surf. The horse is poised and ready to move, but is arrested and held back by the waves. The tension between these two forces creates a sense of drama and excitement. The horse's leg muscles are tense, the waves are crashing against the shore, and the spray is flying up towards its belly. The three-dimensional nature of this bronze sculpture, allows for tactility, and an immersive experience, that at its best communicates the animal's surprise, anguish, and defiance. I hope that my sculpture will inspire viewers to appreciate the beauty, power and majesty of horses, as I hope it will remind people of the power of the sea and our interdependence with nature.”