Biography

Through her chequered career Martine has been involved in a wide range of community activities and projects throughout the country. Her relentless curiosity has led her to explore many different types of employment, in such diverse fields as industry, agriculture, retail, marketing, business, education, youth work, therapy and the arts. The main focus of all her work has been the understanding of group dynamics, personal interaction, resolving personal conflicts and helping individuals control and shape their own lives. Stimulating people to think for themselves and develop their potential is key to understanding her plays, novels, poetry and art work. Education has played a central role in developing her ideas, through using the medium of drama and theatre, she has encouraged and stimulated others to think out of the box and formulate their own perception of the world. Eschewing political and social bias, Martine has focussed on shaping her own world without infringing on others and taken responsibility for all her actions. With a wide experience of work settings and community involvement, her work reflects the many problems encountered by the complexities of the modern world.