In Common Sense series(1995-1999), Martin closer to his subjects, to observe like microscope to capture the modern society in every imperfect details.

Such as, oil on the satin dress, lipstick spots covered of teeth,and incomplete nails. These close up images contrast sharply with vulgar, hedonistic societies that are often overstated.

He stressed that photographs are subjective, the absurd details of everyday life are magnified to be so real, which leads to doubt, as if life itself is fals.

“I always wanted to show things as I find them, not as we imagine them. Why should I lie?” They are the things we like to filter out of our everyday life lives: inconsistencies both small and large, embarrassing outfits, or the most seemingly ordinary of things.