RENOWNED SOUTH AFRICAN FINE ARTIST

The Vision and Artistry of Martin Osner

Martin Osner is an acclaimed South African artist whose work fuses photography with painting and mixed media to create expressive, one-of-a-kind artworks. For over forty years, he has explored mood, texture, and emotional resonance, using the camera as a starting point rather than a final destination. His portfolio ranges from atmospheric landscapes and evocative abstracts to intricate mixed-media compositions, each crafted as a limited-edition piece for collectors seeking art with depth and originality.
Abandoned No.12
Martin Osner

Abandoned No.12

From $1,350.00
From $1,350.00
Reminiscence portrait by Martin Osner – featured on Bloupunt Rosé 2025 label. Available as limited edition fine art print and mixed media painting.
Martin Osner

Reminiscence No.1

From $2,330.00
From $2,330.00
Salt of the Earth | Nelson Mandela Portrait
Martin Osner

Salt of the Earth | Nelson Mandela Portrait

From $570.00
From $570.00
About Martin Osner

An Artist Working in Painting, Photography, and Mixed Media

Martin Osner is a contemporary artist whose work spans painting, photography, and mixed media. With a career rooted in creative exploration, his art focuses on mood, memory, and emotional depth rather than any single discipline. Often blending photographic images with paint, texture, and natural materials, his artworks invite reflection and evoke a quiet sense of place. Through an intuitive and expressive process, Martin creates layered pieces that challenge conventional boundaries and speak to the timeless power of visual storytelling.

Selected Works by Martin Osner

Expressions in Paint, Photography, and Mixed Media

This selection of works by Martin Osner highlights his intuitive approach to artmaking, where photography, painting, and mixed media converge. Each piece is rooted in emotion and memory, often layered with texture, light, and metaphor. To view more of Martin’s work, click on “Browse All” to explore his full collection.

Browse All
  • Abandoned No.1Abandoned No.1
    Martin Osner

    Abandoned No.1

    $1,350.00
    $1,350.00
  • Abandoned No.17Abandoned No.17
    Martin Osner

    Abandoned No.17

    From $1,350.00
    From $1,350.00
  • Arcane No.1Arcane No.1
    Martin Osner

    Arcane No.1

    From $970.00
    From $970.00
  • Earth Wind and Fire No.2Earth Wind and Fire No.2
    Martin Osner

    Earth Wind and Fire No.2

    From $890.00
    From $890.00
  • Creation No.4Creation No.4
    Martin Osner

    Creation No.4

    $2,790.00
    $2,790.00
  • Eminence No.2Eminence No.2
    Martin Osner

    Eminence No.2

    $3,090.00
    $3,090.00
  • Adorn No.2Adorn No.2
    Martin Osner

    Adorn No.2

    $1,590.00
    $1,590.00
  • African Mood No.1African Mood No.1
    Martin Osner

    African Mood No.1

    From $790.00
    From $790.00
  • African Queen | AyandaAfrican Queen | Ayanda
    Martin Osner

    African Queen | Ayanda

    $4,800.00
    $4,800.00
  • Faceless Society No.1Faceless Society No.1
    Martin Osner

    Faceless Society No.1

    $1,350.00
    $1,350.00
  • Golden VisionGolden Vision
    Martin Osner & Simon Shone

    Golden Vision

    $1,374.84
    $1,374.84
  • Heartbeat of the Mother City No.2Heartbeat of the Mother City No.2
    Martin Osner

    Heartbeat of the Mother City No.2

    From $590.00
    From $590.00
  • Salt of the Earth | Nelson Mandela PortraitSalt of the Earth | Nelson Mandela Portrait
    Martin Osner

    Salt of the Earth | Nelson Mandela Portrait

    From $570.00
    From $570.00
  • Analogous Anthology No.1 | Ed (15) | 2 prints availableAnalogous Anthology No.1 | Ed (15) | 2 prints available
    Martin Osner

    Analogous Anthology No.1 | Ed (15) | 2 prints available

    From $1,790.00
    From $1,790.00
  • Aura # 3Aura # 3
    Martin Osner

    Aura # 3

    $1,990.00
    $1,990.00
  • Endurance No.2Endurance No.2
    Martin Osner

    Endurance No.2

    From $1,650.00
    From $1,650.00
IN THE ARTIST’S WORDS

"My work usually begins with photography, but often does not end there."

Over the years, my creative journey has shifted away from documentation and toward expression. I view photography not as an endpoint, but as a beginning — a medium that can evolve into something more layered, tactile, and emotive. My process often involves painting, texture, and natural materials, allowing each piece to grow intuitively beyond the image itself. I believe that art should ask questions, stir memory, and evoke atmosphere, not just depict a scene. Whether in a quiet abstract or a textured photographic impression, I strive to create work that resonates beyond the frame.

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Interested in Collecting Martin’s Work or Commissioning a piece?

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For general enquiries, you’re also welcome to contact us directly at info@osnergallery.com.

FEATURED | CELEBRATED SOLITARY SERIES

Solitary No. 1 by Martin Osner

Bathed in soft, ethereal light, Solitary No. 1 captures the quiet resilience of a lone tree standing against the desert’s shifting sands. Part of Martin Osner’s acclaimed Solitary series, this limited-edition artwork blends photographic precision with painterly nuance to evoke a sense of calm strength.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKS BY MARTIN OSNER

Crafting Original Works of Art

Short Description with CTA: Martin Osner’s original paintings are one-of-a-kind creations, each shaped by a meticulous eye for detail and a deep connection to his subject. This large-scale commissioned work, painted in his studio, reflects his ability to capture the spirit of a place with brush, colour, and texture.
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