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Martin Vallis

London, United Kingdom
Artist (Photography)
Born 1954
To see we must forget the names of the things we're looking at.- Claude Monet

Martin Vallis  is a professionnal photographer. His style evolved, resulting in tightly- cropped, close-up work, mostly utilising Tungsten lighting, to enhance texture and detail. Two decades later Martin departed from commercial photography, concentrating on his own vision.

Throughout his career, Martin’s style has changed, yet there remains the ever-constant preference for simplicity of solitary objects, reflecting texture and shape: less is more. Society may spend time looking for the ‘Big Picture’ whilst missing the ‘Beauty of Simplicity’. He feels it portrays a deeply felt sense of isolation, solitude and emptiness. The artist is eager to conclude he now understands those feelings are more to do with his condition over reality.

Martin Vallis has studied Visual Communication at Medway College of Art and Design from 1976-79, moving to London in 1980. After working as a Photographic Assistant to Commercial Photographer Gary Bryan for 3 years, he set up his own studio in Chelsea in 1983, that specialised in high-quality still life photography, in the areas of Advertising, Design and Editorial. Martin also shot stills on TV and Cinema commercials, primarily with directors Howard Guard and Ridley Scott (Alien/Blade Runner/Gladiator). Some of Martin’s clients included, British Airways, BMW, Volkswagen and Selfridges.

Discover contemporary artworks by Martin Vallis, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary british artists. Artistic domains: Photography. Account type: Artist , member since 2018 (Country of origin United Kingdom). Buy Martin Vallis's latest works on ArtMajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Martin Vallis. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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I use texture as an expression of my emotions, either as they are now or from experiences in my past.
Photography titled "Identity" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Identity - Photography, 10x8 in ©2025 by Martin Vallis - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Urban, Identity, Sherlock Holmes, Texture, Trauma, Abandoned, Street Photography, Urban Photography, Martin Vallis, Neglect, Art, Conceptual Photography, Fragmentation, Split Personality, Self, No Sense of Self

Martin Vallis

"Identity"

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "How Long Is A Piece…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
How Long Is A Piece Of String? - Photography, 7x10 in ©2024 by Martin Vallis - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Still life, rope, expression, green, how long is a piece of string, neglect, ambiguous, abstract, art photography, street photography, martin vallis, conceptual photography, rain, water drops, urban details

Martin Vallis

"How Long Is A Piece Of String?"

Photography | 7x10 in

On Request
Photography titled "The Seeds of Discon…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The Seeds of Discontent - Photography, 10x8 in ©2022 by Martin Vallis - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Abstract, Fernado Pessoa, Quote, Emotions, Trauma, Seeds, Street, Urban, Discontent, Disquiet, Turmoil, Multi Personality, Digital Photography, Martin Vallis, Abstract, Expressionism

Martin Vallis

"The Seeds of Discontent"

Photography | 10x8 in

$313.26
Photography titled "Lot's Extended Fami…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Lot's Extended Family, Perhaps? - Photography, 7x10 in ©2021 by Martin Vallis - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Architecture, lot's wife, sodom, the bible, texture, geometric, tone, colour, parrallel lines, architecture, pillars, art photography, contemporary photography, street photography, urban photography, artistic, pillar of salt, church, temple, expressionism, minimilism

Martin Vallis

"Lot's Extended Family, Perhaps?"

Photography | 7x10 in

$296.91
Photography titled "Life Hinges" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Life Hinges - Photography, 8x10 in ©2020 by Martin Vallis - Land Art, land-art-957, texture, wood, life hinges, turquoise, rusty, decay, weathered, geometric, contemporary photography, art photography, realism, artistic, life on our planet, david attenborough

Martin Vallis

"Life Hinges"

Photography | 8x10 in

On Request
Photography titled "Wearing the Inside…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Wearing the Inside Out - Photography, 10x8 in ©2020 by Martin Vallis - Abstract, abstract-570, texture, emotion, wearingtheinsideout, pinkfloyd, geometric, abstract, turmoil, painful, emotionalpain, emotionalabuse, abuse, martin vallis, art photography, conceptual photography

Martin Vallis

"Wearing the Inside Out"

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On Request
Photography titled "Space of Sorrow." by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Space of Sorrow. - Photography, 10x8 in ©2017 by Martin Vallis - Abstract, abstract-570, Architecture, texture, door, decay, deterioration, weathered, worn, street, patterns, shapes, budapest, hungary, peeling paint, Limited Edition, art photography, conceptual photography, martin vallis

Martin Vallis

"Space of Sorrow."

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "The Power of Words" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The Power of Words - Photography, 7.5x10 in ©2025 by Martin Vallis - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Urban, No, Martin Vallis, Neglect, Word, Street Photography, Art Photography, Urban Photography, Over Protection, Smothering, Autonomy, Python, Texture, Emotions, Road, Road Surface

Martin Vallis

"The Power of Words"

Photography | 7.5x10 in

On Request
Photography titled "It's A Thin Line Be…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
It's A Thin Line Between Love and Hate - Photography, 10x8 in ©2024 by Martin Vallis - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Abstract, Borderline, Mental Health, Song title, Book, Abstract Photography, Art Photography, Green, Thin Line, Polarised Thinking, Mood Swings, Trauma, EUPD, Childhood, Abuse

Martin Vallis

"It's A Thin Line Between Love and Hate"

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "Malevolence" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Malevolence - Photography, 10x8 in ©2021 by Martin Vallis - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Gothic, Darth Vader, Star Wars, Film, Conceptual Photography, Texture, Alter Ego, Multiple Personalitity, Street Photography, Urban Photography, Fantasy, Malevolence, Evil, Conflict, Trauma, Decay, Weathered

Martin Vallis

"Malevolence"

Photography | 10x8 in

$320.07
Photography titled "Soft Act With Compl…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Soft Act With Complex Departure - Photography, 8x10 in ©2020 by Martin Vallis - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Still Life, expressionism, still life, urban, street, urban photography, street photography, wall, texture, abstract, realistic, shadow, simplicity, sophistication, art, leonardo da vinci, quote, performance art, art photography

Martin Vallis

"Soft Act With Complex Departure"

Photography | 8x10 in

On Request
Photography titled "Abused" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Abused - Photography, 10x8 in ©2019 by Martin Vallis - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, abused, emotional abuse, emotions, texture, expressionism, still life, photography, art photography, contemporary photography, photgraphy art, graffic, broken, damaged

Martin Vallis

"Abused"

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "Neglect" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Neglect - Photography, 10x8 in ©2020 by Martin Vallis - emotion, neglect, decay, texture, landart, environment, streetphotography, urbanphotography, deterioration, digitalphotography, wood, abuse, emotionalabuse, martin vallis, art photography, conceptual photography

Martin Vallis

"Neglect"

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "Peeling Skin." by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Peeling Skin. - Photography, 10x8 in ©2017 by Martin Vallis - Abstract, abstract-570, Urban, texture, peeling skin, wood, shapes, patterns, decay, erosion, weathered, Limited Edition, art photography, conceptual photography, martin vallis, stranglers, song

Martin Vallis

"Peeling Skin."

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "Virus" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Virus - Photography, 10x10 in ©2024 by Martin Vallis - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Urban, Virus, Tree, Mental Health, Possession, Texture, Neglect, Trauma, Symbolism, Complexity, Martin Vallis, Stones, Conceptual Photography

Martin Vallis

"Virus"

Photography | 10x10 in

On Request
Photography titled "Face Off" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Face Off - Photography, 8x10 in ©2022 by Martin Vallis - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Urban, Face Off, Film, Cosmetic Surgery, Trauma, Mental Health, Texture, Wall, Self Harm, Perfection, Body Dysmorphia

Martin Vallis

"Face Off"

Photography | 8x10 in

On Request
Photography titled "Altar" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Altar - Photography, 10x8 in ©2021 by Martin Vallis - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Gothic, Altar, Quote, Fernando Pessoa, Still Life, Soul, Paradox, Possession, Trauma, Texture, Digital Photography, Martin Vallis, Multiple Personality, God, Religion

Martin Vallis

"Altar"

Photography | 10x8 in

$313.26
Photography titled "On The Face Of It" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
On The Face Of It - Photography, 10x8 in ©2020 by Martin Vallis - Expressionism, expressionism-591, on the face of it, appearancies can be deceptive, street photography, urban photography, framework, containment, safety, rigidity, restriction, beauty is only skin deep, art photography, expressionism, emotions, texture

Martin Vallis

"On The Face Of It"

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "Epitaph" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Epitaph - Photography, 10x8 in ©2020 by Martin Vallis - Land Art, land-art-957, wall, texture, kingcrimson, epitaph, abstract, landart, melancholy, sorrow, progrock, selfpity, art photography, street photography, martin vallis, conceptual photography, minimalism

Martin Vallis

"Epitaph"

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "All That You Touch…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
All That You Touch And All That You See - Photography, 10x8 in ©2020 by Martin Vallis - Land Art, land-art-957, texture, moon, craters, eclipse, darksideofthemoon, rogerwaters, emotions, emotional, sensitivity, tree, treebark, moody, atmospheric, song, lyric, touch, senses, art photography, conceptual photography, martin vallis

Martin Vallis

"All That You Touch And All That You See"

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "Darkness aka This i…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Darkness aka This is the Way, Step Inside. - Photography, 10x10 in ©2024 by Martin Vallis - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Urban, darkness, this is the way step inside, atrocity exhibition, neglect, rejection, abandonment, black hole, martin vallis, joy division, fear, frightened, loneliness, bogey man, urban photography, alienation, isolation, mental health

Martin Vallis

"Darkness aka This is the Way, Step Inside."

Photography | 10x10 in

On Request
Photography titled "Held Captive aka Py…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Held Captive aka Python - Photography, 10x8 in ©2022 by Martin Vallis - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Urban, Held Captive, Python, Padlock, Locked, Trauma, Texture, Emotions, Weathered, Still Life, Conceptual Photography, Martin Vallis, Trapped, Smothered, Overprotection, Art Photography, Street Photography, Urban Photography

Martin Vallis

"Held Captive aka Python"

Photography | 10x8 in

$313.26
Photography titled "Cutting Remarks" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Cutting Remarks - Photography, 10x8 in ©2021 by Martin Vallis - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Abstract, sel harm, cutting, mental health, words, nursery rhyme, cutting remarks, texture, emotions, art photography, contemporary photography, wall, street photography, urban photography, power of words, abuse, emotional abuse, london

Martin Vallis

"Cutting Remarks"

Photography | 10x8 in

$313.26
Photography titled "The Lament Configur…" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The Lament Configuration - Photography, 8x10 in ©2019 by Martin Vallis - Geometric, geometric-572, the lament configuration, hellraiser, horror, puzzle box, nightmare, texture, geometric, geometric art, architecture, pinhead, clive barker, photography, black and white

Martin Vallis

"The Lament Configuration"

Photography | 8x10 in

On Request
Photography titled "Dehumanised" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Dehumanised - Photography, 10x8 in ©2020 by Martin Vallis - Abstract, abstract-570, dehumanised, abuse, emotionalabuse, emotionalpain, emotions, identity, lossofidentity, wall, abstract, texture, autonomy, art photography, conceptual photography, martin vallis

Martin Vallis

"Dehumanised"

Photography | 10x8 in

On Request
Photography titled "The Elegance of Pain" by Martin Vallis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The Elegance of Pain - Photography, 16.5x11.7 in ©2019 by Martin Vallis - Geometric, geometric-572, metal, abstract, digital, photography, black, texture, martin vallis, art photography, conceptual photography, architecture

Martin Vallis

"The Elegance of Pain"

Photography | 16.5x11.7 in

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