Let the Dead Leaves Fall, 2017

In this exhibition Martin examines societal attitudes surrounding contemporary forms of mindfulness in a digital age, and questions its various associations to practices of occultism and worship. The title of the exhibition is adapted from a quote by the 13th century Persian poet and mystic Rumi, who originally wrote, “Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop”, alluding to ideas of letting go, shedding inner demons and thereby submitting oneself to higher transcendental states of consciousness.

Having been taught the practice of transcendental meditation (TM) himself at the age of 11, Martin combines influences from personal experience with research into narratives surrounding tropes of contemporary occultism such as gurus, garments and symbols.

An essay written specifically for the show by Brussels based Irish curator, artist and historian Padraic E.Moore can be downloaded HERE!

Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown
Photos by Simon Mills

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