Samuel Francis Martin

Tempe High School
Talk Art
Time-based Forms

As an artist I wanted to explore authentic and unique people with the ability to affect an audience. This led me to two women, both grandmothers, with one passion. Casting a documentary-maker’s eye over a story about opposites attracting, Talk Art suggests that art is an emotional practice and experience rather than a technical one. Art has the ability to form connections between artists. Despite their different experiences, we see an unexpected connection between these two women who practise and immerse themselves in the world of art. This unique relationship is a result of their shared passion ­– ‘it's a surprise!’

ARTEXPRESS is a joint venture of the NSW Department of Education and the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW, hosted by Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre.