Hi, I’m Ben. I’m based between London and Tenerife. My practice is rooted in my homeland, Tenerife, and my connection to the natural landscape. I often use my body as the central subject to explore themes of memory and place.
For me, the process is the essence of the work, often more important than the outcome. I gravitate toward experimental techniques and alternative methods of presentation, allowing the making itself to guide the meaning.
Alongside my conceptual practice, I document other aspects of the island, focusing on communities, traditions, and primary sector practices that are gradually disappearing. Through this, I aim to preserve and reflect on what is at risk of being lost.
info@benjaminmartinaud.com