Glory Art Glass

08/10/2026

PAINTINGS BY MARTIN EVANS

Throughout his life Martin kept changing course, discovering new materials and techniques to work them. But painting was a constant, he always had at least one on the go and towards the end of his life many days were spent in “Fig Tree Cottage” a glorified shed in his garden where he would paint for hours while taking in the sights and sounds, this was his sanctuary, his happy place.

You can view and buy these paintings along with many other original creations at our Martin Evans Memorial Retrospective Exhibition

Open 10am-5pm mon-sat until the 21st of October.
They will also be available to buy online later today.

06/10/2026

ABSTRACT FIGURE/ Sea green, blue glass & silver leaf.

A gorgeous example of Martin’s abstract figures. Martin was heavily inspired by the Giacometti brothers work. This is one of the larger pieces he sculpted hot in the iron, 27cm tall, 2kg solid glass.

The silver leaf on the outside surface has reacted with the coloured glass powders to create a rich varied patina.

You can view this piece along with many other original creations at our Martin Evans Memorial Retrospective Exhibition

Open 10am-5pm mon-sat until the 21st of October.

03/10/2026

TEXTILES/FASHION

Martin was from the make do and mend generation. Aside from repairing clothes he also created his own and even one or two dresses for the lovely ladies in his life. As a young shipwright touring on the Royal Yacht in Japan he procured some brocade with a plan to make his Mother a dress but sadly she died before Martin returned home.

Eventually Martin made a dress and it was obviously beautiful as it ended up being worn as a wedding dress no less! by Martin’s, soon to be, sister in law. Still trying to find the pictures of said dress, will share soon! There is a pic of mum, smoking of course, with my sister a forrest and mum is wearing another dress made by dad!

Below you can see one of the many colourful flags Martin made for his studio.

The T-shirts are from many moons ago, the Isle of Wight was one of many produced for the island tourism market and the other I’m wearing in the portrait, I wore it proudly to countless parties and events and always got plenty of comps! Both printed on a homemade 4x silk screen press, this was way back in the early 90s before Glory Art Glass, dad’s company was called “Northcourt Originals” Northcourt being the name of our home where he had a basement and several sheds where he worked.

You can view textiles along with many other original creations at our Martin Evans Memorial Retrospective Exhibition

Open 10am-5pm mon-sat until the 21st of October.

03/10/2026

30/09/2026

ABSTRACT TORSO

This is a lovely example of one of Martin‘s more abstract torsos. Solid, black, frosted glass. 27cm tall.

This piece is for sale £375 and will be going up on our website shortly.

You can view this torso along with many other original creations at our Martin Evans Memorial Retrospective Exhibition

Open 10am-5pm mon-sat until the 21st of October.

26/09/2026

WOOD CARVINGS

Martin loved to work with wood. One of his earliest memories was asking for an electric guitar for his birthday and instead of getting the guitar he was gifted a fret saw and some balsa wood. Sure enough he made his first guitar! Onwards and throughout his life Martin furnished and maintained his home with kitchen cabinets, seating, toys, tools etc etc quite often from reclaimed wood. He was a womble and loved to work with found objects and materials.

You can view these carved figures along with many other original creations at our Martin Evans Memorial Retrospective Exhibition

Open 10am-5pm mon-sat until the 21st of October.

24/09/2026

Another selection of original paintings by Martin Evans. All framed in glass which was very unusual for Martin who preferred a canvas or to paint straight onto wood and other textured materials.

You can view and buy some of these paintings along with many other original creations at our Martin Evans Memorial Retrospective Exhibition

Open 10am-5pm mon-sat until the 21st of October.

23/09/2026

“Don Quixote”

Inspired by the famous Spanish novel.

Martin loved to work with metal. Years training as a shipwright in the Royal Navy gave him the skills needed to fabricate all sorts of tools, equipment and sculpture. NFS

You can view “Don Quixote” along with many other original creations at our Martin Evans Memorial Retrospective Exhibition

Open 10am-5pm mon-sat until the 21st of October.

22/09/2026

“The Wooden Raincoat” the name of Martin’s first company. The name derived from this maquette Martin carved in the late 70’s, he turned the 3d into a 2d image and used it as his company logo for many years.

You can view The Wooden Raincoat and many other unique works by Martin at our Retrospective exhibition, at our studio gallery 10am-5pm mon-sat until the 21st of October.

21/09/2026

“Buddha Eating Chips”

An early slip-cast ceramic, 1980s, by Martin Evans

One of many slip-cast pieces Martin made in his ceramics phase. Mid to late 80s The only one remaining with the family, srry! not for sale.

But! I’m toying with the idea of making a fresh batch with the old moulds or maybe even adapting the moulds to blow glass into!? Watch this space!

You can view the Buddha at our studio along with a myriad of other creations by Martin in our retrospective exhibition open 10am-5pm Monday-Sat. Until the 21st Oct.