About

Biography

Adele Elizabeth Martin is a Fine artist studying at the University of Lincoln, United Kingdom, currently completing a BA in Fine art. Adele spent her childhood in south Lincolnshire as the daughter of third generation horticulturists. Adele attended schools in the local area until moving to Lincoln to continue her studies in 2016. Since 2015, Adele has created a permanent installation and appeared in numerous group exhibitions.

Artist Statement

As an artist I am interested in materiality. The squelching, rough, dry, or wetness of a material, the way in which it can be manipulated and altered to become something it was never intended to be. My artwork is often personal and comes from a place of deep reflection. I like to describe my artwork as self-portraiture, each pieces I create links to myself personally. From a childhood memory to a familiar landscape.

My recent practice manifests in a personal conflict between a love of growing and art. With a familial connection to the reclaimed land of south Lincolnshire, I have always been surrounded by soil and its potential. Most recently I have been creating sculptural pieces with connections to the landscapes I grew up around. The pieces concern a return to the soil. Displayed to the public through a narrative of photography and sculptural self-portraits. My practice resonates with my research on land art and abstract geology, focusing on how one’s mind and the earth are in a constant state of erosion and change.