Sturdy, Martha
Lives in Vancouver, BC
Artist Statement
Martha Sturdy has always been inspired and guided by the elements. Materials like brass, steel, and salvaged cedar find expression in her work — offering a reflection of a landscape that is itself bold, clean, and strong. Sturdy has always been enthralled with the scale of nature on the West Coast. Never delicate, but always pared down, her work finds a balance in its weightiness and a resolve in its proportion. Study’s wearable sculpture was featured in ELLE, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar. Her custom work has been included in collections by clients including Louis Vuitton, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Four Seasons, and Fairmont.