Martha Hamblin

Photophish Imaging & Art
Mixed media, photography, pottery

My photographic style runs the gamut from documentary macro to vista panoramas, and abstract, altered, and creative images. I started with 35mm and medium format film, and now create images exclusively with digital cameras. I still work with prints to make image-based mixed media and hand-colored photos.
In addition, I make hand-built pottery. I am a builder at heart. I am intrigued by the many practical considerations that go into making a piece, whether it is functional or decorative. Using natural and found objects and other textures, my approach is generally casual and relaxed. Even with the more formal structures of the boxes I craft, I let go of perfection and celebrate the essence and character of the hand-made object.

Artist Bio

Martha Hamblin is an award-winning professional photographer and potter who lives in Mebane, NC. She has photographed a variety of subjects for many years. Her work is held in private and public collections in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Seeking a more tactile form of creative expression, Martha began making hand-built pottery a number of years ago. She is a past president of Alamance Artisans Guild. In addition to her creative pursuits, she is a Tai Chi instructor and has had a career in business leadership, human resources and editing. When she is not making pottery, photos, or mixed media, she is probably running a road or trail race somewhere.