Martyn Brewster
British, b. 1952
Martyn Brewster’s abstract paintings are strongly linked to the English landscape tradition. His paintings and drawings explore the coastal light of the south coast of Dorset where he lives and works. In his recent work, Brewster often uses a softer palette and square forms which, although reminiscent of boats or islands, deserve to be viewed in less representational terms. Brewster has had retrospective exhibitions at the Russell– Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, 1997; the Royal West of England Academy, 2001; and the Study Gallery of Modern Art, Poole, 2003, amongst others. He has won numerous awards and has work in private, public and corporate collections worldwide. Public collections include the Victoria
Albert Museum, British Museum, Russell–Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Arts Institute at Bournemouth and Bournemouth University.
“My primary concern has always been with painting. I have never ceased to be fascinated and enthralled by the tactile and evocative qualities of paint, oil paint especially. Early on, I developed a particular interest in colour and abstraction which is the key to my work, coupled with a lyrical and poetic response to both Nature and the medium.
I have always loved the related activities of drawing and printmaking. The drawings represent a more direct response to nature, and all are done outside, in front of the motif. It is a challenge to deal with light and shade, space and atmosphere, and to find new compositions amongst such an endless multitude of forms. The prints are the opposite and allow for a complete absorption in colour and abstraction free from any directly associated references. Drawing influences printmaking, which affects painting and so on, each practice constantly enriching and extending the other, and inspiring new work.”| Styles |
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Snowfall
By Martyn Brewster
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
Martyn Brewster (b.1952)
Snowfall
2019
Woodcut edition (40 )
Image 20.0 x 20.0 cm
paper 29.0 x 29.0 cm
Unframed
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Coastline, Night 2022
By Martyn Brewster
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
BREWSTER , Martyn (b.1952)
Coastline, Night 2022
Carborundum , Etching Ediution 60
Image size: 41.0 x 59.0 cm
Paper size: 60.0 x 80.0 cm
Edition of 60
Martyn Brewster’s abstract ...
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Blue Trees
By Martyn Brewster
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
Martyn Brewster (b.1952)
'Blue Trees '
Carborundum & relief print
2025
Image 20.0 x20.0 cm
Edition 60
Unframed
Martyn Brewster’s abstract paintings are strongly linked to the Englis...
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2010s Abstract Martyn Brewster
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Tryptich No.41 (Blue)
By Martyn Brewster
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
Martyn Brewster (b.1952)
Triptych No.41 (Blue)
2023
Carborundum etching
Edition of 10
Image 157.0 x 59.0 cm
Unframed
Martyn Brewster’s abstract paintings are strongly lin...
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Tryptich No.40 (Yellow)
By Martyn Brewster
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
Martyn Brewster (b.1952)
Triptych No.40 (Yellow)
2023
Carborundum etching
Edition of 10
Image 157.0 x 59.0 cm
Unframed £1600
Martyn Brewster’s abstract paintings are str...
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Coastline, Evening 2022
By Martyn Brewster
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
BREWSTER , Martyn (b.1952)
Coastline, Evening 2022
Carborundum , Etching Ediution 60
Image size: 41.0 x 59.0 cm
Paper size: 60.0 x 80.0 cm
Edition of 60
Martyn Brewster’s abstrac...
Category
2010s Abstract Martyn Brewster
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Etching
Coastline, Day 2022
By Martyn Brewster
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
BREWSTER , Martyn (b.1952)
Coastline, Day 2022
Carborundum , Etching Ediution 60
Image size: 41.0 x 59.0 cm
Paper size: 60.0 x 80.0 cm
Edition of 60
Martyn Brewster’s abstract p...
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2010s Abstract Martyn Brewster
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Etching
Lightfall
By Martyn Brewster
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
Martyn Brewster (b.1952)
Lightfall
2019
Woodcut edition (40 )
Image 20.0 x 20.0 cm
paper 29.0 x 29.0 cm
Unframed
Martyn Brewster’s abstract paintings are strongly linked to the Eng...
Category
2010s Abstract Martyn Brewster
Materials
Woodcut
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