STARING INTO THE SUN (2024)

Luke Foley-Martin

Luke Foley-Martin is an experimental abstract artist and established professional photographer. Luke is also a member of the AIPA (The Advertising and Illustrative Photographers Association) and CPS (Canon Professional Service).

Luke Foley-Martin is an experimental abstract photographer known for his vibrant explorations of colour and light. His work reimagines reality through a mixture of hand-made darkroom colour prints and film photography, creating striking and unconventional visuals that challenge perceptions.

Foley-Martin is also an accomplished commercial photographer with an extensive experience in the world of visual storytelling. With an ongoing presence in this industry for 11 years, his vibrant and experimental approach to work has garnered attention in the fashion and advertising industries, both locally and internationally. Luke's dedication to his craft has established him as a prominent figure in contemporary photography and art.

A person wearing a blue short-sleeve button-up shirt, a blue and white cap, and red glasses stands against a plain light-colored background with hands on hips.

15 OCTOBER - 26 OCTOBER 2024

Extending his recent photographic work evoking celestial bodies, Luke Foley-Martin’s latest exhibition, ‘Staring into the Sun’, continues his exploration of the interplay between outer space and inner reflection. The series consists entirely of hand-made RA-4 colour prints created through experimental darkroom techniques, pushing the boundaries of traditional photographic processes.

A grid of colorful abstract squares, each with a central circle, is displayed on a metallic perforated wall. The artwork features various vibrant gradients and patterns in each square.
A green poster with a blue circle features white text about an event: “Luke Foley-Martin Staring into the Sun, 15th to 26th October, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–14:00, 52 Tyler Street, spacefor, Britomart, Auckland.”.
A modern gallery space with a projection of a purple circle on an orange background, a circular wall light, framed abstract art on gray steps, and a glowing square light on the floor near a large window.
A glass-fronted storefront with black trim displays
A glass-fronted showroom with green-tinted windows displays colorful polka dot artwork inside. White text on the glass lists exhibition details. A parked car and concrete wall are visible outside.
A glass window displays exhibition details:
A square lightbox resting on the floor emits a gradient of colorful lights, including purple, pink, blue, and red, casting a glow against a nearby wall and the floor. An electrical outlet and cord are visible in the background.
Two framed abstract artworks with circular designs are displayed on metallic pedestals. One artwork has a yellow background with a pale circle; the other has a green and yellow gradient background with a yellow circle.
A large digital billboard on the side of a dark building displays a yellow advertisement for an art exhibition by Luke Foley-Martin titled “Staring into the Sun,” scheduled for October 2024 in Auckland. Cars pass in the foreground.
A purple and pink gradient poster repeats event details for