That she did this on her own (without paid assignment) and at a time when street artists were considered criminals makes her work even more risky and remarkable. This aspect of her life forms the backbone of the film but it’s far from the defining factor. Martha, now in her mid-seventies has remained unconventional and still totally involved in documenting humanity in the world around her.

The scenes where she risks injury and arrest to capture street art show that she has also lost none of her fearlessness or trust from the artists themselves. When you see Martha in her ramshackle office with file cabinet after file cabinet of photos, you can’t help but wonder how many more powerful images she captured that have yet to see the light of day.

Martha: A Picture Story is a joyous celebration of art, following one’s own ambitions, seeing beauty in the everyday and never following convention. That the world is slowly catching up with the impact of her work and giving her some much deserved recognition is fantastic. Even with the increasing accolades, she remains iconoclastic and true to herself.
Rob Hudson
www.facebook.com/UmbrellaEnt

That she did this on her own (without paid assignment) and at a time when street artists were considered criminals makes her work even more risky and remarkable. This aspect of her life forms the backbone of the film but it’s far from the defining factor. Martha, now in her mid seventies has remained fearless, unconventional and still totally involved in documenting the humanity in the world around her.

The film is a joyous celebration about art, following one’s own ambitions, seeing beauty in the everyday and never following convention. That the world is slowly catching up with the impact of her work and giving her some much deserved recognition is fantastic. Even with the increasing accolades she remains iconoclastic and true to herself.

Don’t miss your second chance to catch Martha: A Picture Story when it plays on Tuesday, October 8 at the New Farm Cinema.
Rob Hudson
www.biff.com.au