Ken Martin (Australian sculptor) explained

Ken Martin (born 1952) is a South Australian sculptor.

History

Ken began sculpting professionally in wood, in 1975.

He undertook a study tour of Great Britain and Italy in 1992, to coincide with a showing of his work in the Royal Academy of Arts' "Summer Exhibition" in London, which coincided with a commitment to bronze as his favoured medium. Since then the majority of his work has been commissioned representational studies.

Notable works

• The Net Mender, featuring Jack Davies, in Port Lincoln
• Len Beadell Surveyor and author (2004)
• Makybe Diva, triple Melbourne Cup winner, in Port Lincoln (2006)^[1]
• Dr. Robin Warren AC, Nobel Laureate pathologist, for St Peter's College, Adelaide (2009)
• Jason Gillespie at Adelaide Oval (2010)
• Vaiben Louis Solomon Lord Mayor and Parliamentarian (2012)^[2]
• Esther Lipman MBE, Adelaide's first woman councillor, in Adelaide's North Parklands^[2]
• Barrie Robran MBE, triple Magarey Medallist near the south gate at Adelaide Oval (2013)^[3]

External links

• Ken Martin, sculptor

Notes and References

1. Web site: Makybe Diva. Monument Australia. 27 June 2016.
2. Web site: SA Pioneers Honoured. Adelaide City Council.
3. News: Ken Martin shapes another sporting great. Port Lincoln Times. 3 April 2014. 27 June 2016.