Mary Martin: The Wall That Spoke to Me

Send us Fan MailWhat makes an artwork stick with you long after you first see it? For me, that artwork is Wall Construction by Mary Martin, tucked away in the Crush Hall at the University of Stirling.This episode is a personal journey through that piece,  from the quiet anchor it became during my own student days, to the surprising family connection I later discovered between Mary Martin and my grandfather. Along the way, you’ll hear from artists and experts who bring new perspectives on Martin’s work and legacy:Sam Gathercole on Mary’s place in constructivismPaul Martin on the handmade quality behind his mother’s artToby Paterson on rediscovering Martin’s relevanceAlly Wallace on first impressions of Wall ConstructionAudrey Grant on being an artist in residence at Stirling Mary Martin may not be a household name, but her influence still resonates in art, architecture, and personal memory.🎧 Join me as I walk through history, family, and the power of art to leave its mark.For the following few months, I will be publishing the full interviews with all of the artists and people I interviewed, they are, Ally Wallace, Sam Gathercole, Paul Martin,  Toby Paterson, Audrey Grant, Sarah, Francesca Flowers (voiced by Zoe Jessica),  Sarah Bromage and Fiona Clason.Image: Artwork by Mary Martin. Photo by Nicky Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast