The Purple Lighthouse began as an exploration of colour using water-soluble pencils. The ultraviolet purple was balanced with the warm yellow and cerulean blue..
One of the pleasures of making art is working with different media, each offering something distinct. I enjoy moving between watercolour, graphite and printmaking — each has its own character, rewards and challenges.
Brighton has long been a place of creativity. Whether in established spaces like Brighton and Hove Art Museum, Phoenix Art Space and Fabrica or off the beaten track in independent galleries like Gallery 35 North and Cameron Contemporary Art, there’s no shortage of places to discover new art.
Trea Martyn
I make pictures inspired by the natural world. Coastal landscapes and trees are recurring subjects, with each piece capturing a moment—whether through the translucency of watercolour, the depth of graphite or the layering of print.
