10.5in x 8in x 17in
Ink on Paper + Wood Arrow

Christopher Martin’s Inward Expansion… (2025) distills a paradox into sculptural form, presenting a phrase that invites reflection on growth not as outward accumulation, but as deepening presence within.

The piece features a white sheet, punctured by Martin’s signature black arrow, holding in place the words: “INWARD EXPANSION.” At first glance, the phrase seems contradictory - expansion typically implies outward movement - yet here it suggests that true spaciousness and freedom are cultivated internally, through self-awareness, acceptance, and clarity.

The arrow’s piercing strike symbolizes both focus and revelation, forcing attention toward the inward journey. Its decisive gesture transforms the text into something experiential: the confrontation of self, the call to grow not by reaching outward, but by rooting deeper into being.

Typography remains bold, black, and stripped of ornament, giving the phrase an uncompromising clarity. The stark contrast against the white background heightens its meditative quality, inviting the viewer to internalize rather than merely read.

The work embodies his ongoing project of embedding philosophical reflection within physical form, using minimal means to articulate universal truths. It is a visual mantra reminding us that the vastness we seek is often found by turning inward.