Taslim Martin

I am a multidisciplinary artist with experience of creating site-specific works for public spaces and I can work to a brief with sensitivity to the community and local context. 

I have collaborated with industry to realise several sculptural projects. The ambition of these works required the negotiation of access to materials; equipment; processes and expertise that are simply not available outside of industry.

I have exhibited in the UK and internationally and my works are in the permanent collection of the British Museum and the Horniman Museum.

Biography

Martin worked as a carpentry and joinery for 13 years before attending art school both in Cardiff and the Royal College of Art in London, awarded the Sir Eduardo Paolozzi Travel Scholarship that facilitated research into West African sculpture. Two years as Artist in residence at South Hill Park Arts Centre, Berkshire culminated in a solo exhibition in 2000. Awarded first public art commission, since then he has been engaged in gallery exhibitions, public art commissions and teaching.

He has exhibited in the UK and internationally and his works are in the permanent collection of the British Museum and the Horniman Museum.

Taslim Martin lives and works in London.