Martin Langford

I don't talk a lot about my work as I put my efforts into communicating an image that doesn't require an explanation - something that people can think about and relate to...

Martin began mezzotint engraving as his tutor at Central St.Martin's college of Art; David Gluck dared him into it. It is a technique he can constantly learn from and develop. Although the preparation is laborious, he enjoys the fact that a certain level of craftsmanship is required to achieve a good result even before the image is worked onto the copper plate. He also loves the tonal variations and effects that can be achieved using this technique.

His work is about the world around us, the environment, about people and society and the situations we all find ourselves in.

He hopes that with a bit of humour he can relay a message simply and effectively, especially if he combines it with quality artwork. He aims to communicate his ideas to as wide an audience as possible.

Ooof! - framed limited edition print, 53 x 56cm £150 (above)