Laura Frances Martin

I'm a practitioner working across visual arts, performance and writing, and I live & work on the North coast of Cornwall in the SW UK.

I believe art is vitally important to human beings. It fosters wonder, and connection: with each other, and with our wider world.

I'm thinking a great deal at present about the place where arts, creativity, landscape and female leadership intersect; and about how artists, particularly women artists, can help shape and illuminate the world differently. More about this and other things below.

making

As a visual artist, I work in 2D & 3D; I create large scale processive lanterns & builds for festivals and events; and I run creative learning experiences for all ages and abilities. More

performing

As a Spotlight actress I work in film & TV, site-specific theatre, in voice-over and as a vocalist; and I create performative elements for my large scale art commissions. More

producing

I've previously produced a range of arts projects, and currently offer creative consultancy for community arts events, festivals and young people's projects. More

words

I love words and have always used writing as a key tool in professional roles; my own creative writing has had some boosts and developments lately. More

The Hoss's Lament: lantern and figurehead character in performance: Laura Frances Martin

InTheSaltSpace is a new initiative. founded and piloted in 2024, bringing together women, arts, empowerment, climate concern, and the sea.

Thank you to Arts Council England

for their valued support