This coming Thursday (10th November) there’s a chance to get your hands on this wonderful original artwork by Isle of Wight-based artist, Nicholas Martin.
He’s having a takeover of the new Hovertravel Solent Views suite in Ryde to showcase some of his original artwork and sealed bids are being invited for this magnificent collage depicting the iconic view of the Solent, looking down Union Street across to The Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.
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A very positive experience to concentrate on this project during Lockdown
Created in the 2020 Covid Lockdown and measuring 4ft by 5ft 6″ – complete with oak frame – Nick says about the work,
“I wanted to make an idealised image of the view from Ryde across the busy Solent to Portsmouth, not actually possible with a photograph.
“I studied Early 20th century Railway posters and was always fascinated by their clear views and their ability to capture sunlight.
“It was a very positive experience to concentrate on this project during Lockdown which allowed me nine months to spend on one piece of work.”
On tour
Having sold out of 200 limited edition prints from the artwork at Ryde Framers and Gallery since the first Lockdown, the popular image has been exhibited at several venues including Quay Arts, Island Line’s Esplanade Station and since June at Hovertravel in the waiting room.
Other work
Nick currently works at Quay Arts in Newport and in his home-studio on the Isle of Wight.
He recently sold a similar collage of this Edinburgh city scape 8ft x4ft to Baillie Gifford Investment company for £22,000.
How to bid
The deadline for bids is 9pm on Thursday 10th November. The guide price is £15,000.
For your chance to own this original artwork, simply submit your bid by one of the three methods:
- By sealed ballot at the event in envelopes provided
- By E mail : [email protected]
- By telephone : 07818 634365
Where and when
The reception takes place at Hovertravel’s on Thursday 10th November between 6pm- 8.30pm where you’ll be able to take part in the auction and see other work by the artist.
Refreshments will be served.
Our thanks to Nick Martin for sponsoring for this feature. He and other businesses and organisations taking paid promotion enables you to continue reading OnTheWight for free.
