Martin Scorey

BORN:
1961

LIVES:
Southampton

EARLY LIFE:
Martin originally trained as a boat maker. Martin went into theatre set building followed by wind technology. Having decided to become self-employed in the mid 1980's a family run antiques shop was opened which subsequently evolved into Martin concentrating on designing and building bespoke kitchens and furniture. The creation of a new business 'Shoreline Furniture' in 2000 led to Martin working in collaboration with several garden designers on gold and silver-gilt winning show gardens at Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows from 2000-2003. After working on such varied projects Martin decided in 2009 to concentrate on his art work which he does from his base in Hampshire, England.

CAREER:
Martin combs his local beaches collecting all sorts of interesting items that he turns into tables, chairs and lamps. He uses a lot of smaller items to make decorative accessories such as driftwood angels and flowers. As a result of the natural materials used every piece of furniture is unique and original. He was awarded winner of the 2002 Period Living and Traditional Homes “Decorator of the year” .

MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Different metals, Driftwood, glass and other seashore found objects.

SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Animal and Birds, Figurative, Abstract, Humorous, Furniture, Decorative, Portraiture, Contemporary, Modern

Martin Scorey sculpture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below: