Collioure street 

Henri Martin's 'Collioure Street' is a sensory exploration of a French town, rendered with oil paint in a mosaic of brushstrokes. Martin employed a pointillist technique. This involved applying small, distinct dots of color to the canvas, which blend when viewed from a distance. Look closely and you'll see how each dab of paint contributes to the overall texture, creating a vibrant surface. The painting’s materiality invites consideration of artistic labor. Each stroke is a deliberate act, accumulating to form the image. This painstaking method mirrors the slow, careful processes found in artisanal crafts. While Martin aligned himself with advanced art movements, the values of the Arts and Crafts movement can be found here. Like a tapestry woven thread by thread, this painting embodies dedication and the human touch. The very act of its creation becomes a testament to the value of skilled handwork, blurring the lines between fine art and craft.