Martin Fowler

Martin Fowler is a Lecturer at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, University of Cumbria, with 20 years of teaching experience. He studied Fine Art at Cumbria College of Art & Design, earned a BA (Hons) in Fine Art - Drawing & Painting at Glasgow School of Art, and an MA in European Fine Art at Winchester School of Art.

• MA European Fine Art, Winchester School of Art
• BA (Hons) Fine Art - Drawing & Painting, Glasgow School of Art
• Distinction: Foundation Fine Art, Cumbria College of Art & Design

His research focuses on Fine Art, particularly drawing and painting, with an emphasis on their pedagogical applications and transformative potential in non-traditional settings like prisons. His publications include works on drawing pedagogy and artistic representations of prison environments.

Key trends in his scholarship include: (1) The role of drawing in modern art education, (2) Visual arts as a tool for social engagement, and (3) Creative expression within correctional institutions. His work spans disciplines such as Fine Art, Art Education, and Visual Studies.