Richard Martin Solos at Gallery at 129 Ossington

Monday, 16 April 2007 21:42

Toronto, Canada - Gallery at 129 Ossington will hold an exhibition of Richard Martin’s Photographs from May 8^th through April 7^th 2007 Cuba is colour.  The clarity of the Caribbean light seizes it, blends and fractures it into new palettes, every hour, every day.  Colour in Cuba is organic and alive.  It leaves a lasting impression on your soul.  Moving beyond the superficial stereotypes of Cuba, this exhibition explores the everyday life and spirit flourishing in the streets of Havana, Trinidad, Santiago and Guantanamo.

Moving beyond the superficial stereotypes of Cuba, this exhibition explores the everyday life and spirit flourishing in the streets of Havana, Trinidad, Santiago and Guantanamo.  Martin's work creates a stunning and intimate portrait of Cuba and its people through the dynamic colours and rich textures which symbolize their society and culture.  Fragments of buildings, street life and architectural details are transformed into lyrical beauty as Martin positions them ambiguously between the observable and the abstract.  Martin appeals to our emotions and transports us through the ethereal and atmospheric quality of his images.

Martin's work creates a stunning and intimate portrait of Cuba and its people through the dynamic colours and rich textures which symbolize their society and culture.  Fragments of buildings, street life and architectural details are transformed into lyrical beauty as Martin positions them ambiguously between the observable and the abstract. Richard pursues photography as a medium of visual expression.  Well known for sharing his enthusiasm, creative vision and passion for the medium, Richard has been leading annual workshops on photography and visual design in his native Kingston, Ontario for fourteen years.  He also teaches workshops and seminars across the country, including Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.  Richard’s work is widely exhibited in both public and commercial galleries.  He began making photographs in 1976 as a hobby, which paralleled his profession in architecture. In 1990 Richard made photography his full time pursuit.

He is best known for his unique vision of the natural world, with a personal style characterized by a strong sense of composition, colour and the use of light - combining an architectural love of geometry, pattern and texture with a painter's sensitivity to colour, light and composition.

For further information contact Penny Anderson at Gallery at 129 Ossington by telephone 416 523 1310.  Additional general information can be found on the gallery Web-site www.129ossington.com