Jason Martin

Yellow Gallery, Dublin
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although there are fewer yellow undertones visible in the original and the catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the metallic nature of the gel. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Dust particles have settled in the recesses of the work. Close inspection reveals a small rub mark to the upper right corner with an associated minute speck of surface loss. Some of the gel peaks to the extreme outer edges have broken off slightly, and all other surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of medium. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
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Jason Martin's works stand at a point between painting and sculpture, the clear physical act of making each piece contributing towards its individual character. By manipulating the paint surface using specially constructed comb-like pieces of metal or board, the ripples and waves of the paint catch the light in a way that never quite settles. Whilst seen from a distance, the sense of movement and depth is ever-present, but closer investigation temptingly invites one to touch, yet the fear of disturbance keeps one at bay.