Andres Martinez
The images created using pen and ink, oil painting, pencil, digital, and other dry mediums are a physical manifestation of my sense of humor, which is conveyed through a mix of social commentary, thought-provoking narratives, and surreal scenarios in a whimsical manner.
When it comes to photography, the focus is entirely different. Street photography is my preferred method, and I am inspired by the works of Robert Frank, Walker Evans, Garry Winogrand, and Vivian Maier, to name a few. Most of the images taken are from the Miami area, where I use the images to document everyday life of this city’s residents, to show them with a certain degree of honesty. I keep away from the glitz and glam that has become synonymous with Miami as a party city. There is real life here. My camera is always at the ready whether I am here in town, or traveling. I still try to find some beauty in a place that others may not see because they are too busy running around doing the typical tourist things, and they don’t take the time to appreciate their surroundings and/or people.
Education
2010-2013 BA; Art, Art History Florida International University
2003-2008 Miami Dade College
Group Exhibitions
2020 Bear & Bird Gallery, Bowie Tribute Art Show, Jan – March, Lauderhill, FL
2019 Local Art Club, R House, December – Wynwood
2018 Local Art Club, Art Garden, June – Wynwood
2017 Jambridge, The Bridge, November – Miami
2017 Chocolate and Art Show, May – Miami
2013 Wynwood Art Walk, September – November, Hangar Gallery
2012 Art Basel Art Walk, December, Hangar Gallery
Commissions
2018 Weisher Imagery
2014 Mac’s Comics and Collectibles (Free Comic Book Day Event)
2013 Hialeah High School Book Club
2009 – 2011 Mac’s Comics and Collectibles
2010 Sinful Makeup Artistry
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