The appearance of loneliness, manifest in so many aspects of life, is the main thrust for this work by Martina Mullaney. Working in night shelters and hostels for the homeless, she has produced a series lavish and elegant large-scale colour prints, specifically of the beds that are used by homeless people in these shelters. These images initially appear luminous and seductive, yet upon closer inspection the photographs reveal evidence of alienation and melancholy.

Martina Mullaney is an Irish artist who is resident in London. She commenced an MA in Photography at the Royal College, London in October 2002 and was recently awarded the Red Mansion Art Prize which has resulted in a month long artist's residency in China.

"Turn In" at the Tom Blau Gallery is Martina's first solo London show. A 48-page soft back book of the same name is published by Ffotogallery Wales Ltd. priced £8 and accompanies the exhibition.

All work is available for sale. 122 cm x 122 cm Lambda prints mounted on aluminium with an aluminium frame. Each piece is £2,000 + VAT.