Martin graduated from West Surrey College of Art and Design in 1991 with a BA (Hons) Glass. He is now one of Britain’s highly recognised hot glassblowers, renowned for his high quality work, skilfully made forms, with the highest attention to detail and innovative colour work and surface treatments. His designs offer a fresh and tactile approach. Each piece is made by hand and signed by Martin. His work is often inspired by the earth’s natural forms and architecture, geometric patterns, movement and power. As Martin is working with the glass he attempts to freeze a moment in time, capturing the very essence of the moving material that is molten glass. Martin explores the qualities of the molten glass, clear and coloured, manipulating this amazing material at temperatures up to 1150 degrees centigrade. Investigating the relationship between light and a given form has been a continual theme throughout his career.