Patrick Martinez - Blog

CITY OF FIRE.

Patrick — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:29:03 +0000

Arrested Motion | City of Fire exhibition opens June 5th, 2012 at Stephen Webster in Beverly Hills featuring:

Dave Kinsey, Ron English, Patrick Martinez, James Jean, Kid Zoom, Andrew Schoultz, TrustoCorp, MARS-1, Rostarr, and REVOK.

Find out more at: arrestedmotion.com

LOVELY DAY.

Patrick — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:21:02 +0000

PATRICK MARTINEZ / LOVELY DAY
Solo Exhibition
Opens: June 16, 2012 | 8-11pm
Runs: June 16 - July 7, 2012

Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
info@knowngallery.com

Sesame Street: Benefiting City of Hope’s Department of Pediatrics

Patrick — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:10:49 +0000

“sesame street balloons” mixed media on panel 2012

Sesame Street: Benefiting City of Hope’s Department of Pediatrics

Show runs Saturday April 28 at 6pm-11pm & Sunday April 29 at 11am-9pm

Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
info@knowngallery.com

Featuring:

Aaron De La Cruz, Anthony Lister, Augustine Kofie, Carlos Donjuan, Jasper Wong, Kelsey Brookes, Leo Eguiarte, Mark Dean Veca, Mr. Cartoon, Patrick Martinez, Pose, Push, Revok, Rime aka Jersey Joe, Samuel Rodriguez, Sage Vaughn + more!

The 100 Most Influential Artists Of The Complex Decade

Patrick — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:40:19 +0000

The 100 Most Influential Artists Of The Complex Decade

Patrick Martinez

LA’s Patrick Martinez gained notoriety for his “Less Drake, More Tupac” neon sign. But, he’s no one trick pony. Exhibitions at home town Known Gallery and Honolulu’s Loft In Space proved his range as a painter and his knack for direct social commentary. Martinez finished up the Complex Decade providing the art for MMG artist Stalley’s “Savage Journey To The American Dream.”

BREAD, BUTTER, MILK AND EGGS.

Patrick — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:41:01 +0000

“bread, butter, milk and eggs” mixed media on acrylic plex and neon 2012
private collection

ALL IN.

Patrick — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:49:12 +0000

I’m excited to be apart of the ALL IN FOR THE 99% gallery show. Artists, musicians, writers and activists unite to amplify the voices of the 99%, demanding an end to Citizens United and calling for real campaign finance reform. The ALL IN FOR THE 99% gallery will be open to the public with music, readings and visual art from some of the nation’s most celebrated artists. More info:allinforthe99percent.com

Savage Journey To The American Dream

Patrick — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:36:39 +0000

Patrick Martinez for Stalley ” Savage Journey To The American Dream” mixed media on plex and neon 2012

I get asked to create art for various album covers often and I choose to decline because there is no connection with the music. To be honest, I am really critical and skeptical about rap music right now, but Stalley is changing that for me, no bullshit. I listened to Intelligent Trunk Music and I loved it. The album was a cross between Nas and Masta Ace, relevant lyrics combined with hard hitting beats. A refreshing combination. When the Stalley camp asked me to work on the cover, it was a big yes.

Currently I’ve been mixing traditional painting techniques with neon elements inspired by store front signs you might find in the city. I was automatically drawn to the title of the album “Savage Journey To The American Dream,” and I could relate to it because my work deals with similar themes. I had this image of a fractured American flag and I pictured Stalley’s portrait behind it. Working with neon and plastic I have broken a few pieces in the past… I thought to myself that shattered look/aesthetic would be appropriate for the project if I could control it. I think you can view the piece as if the flag is broken or coming together. I heard “30,000 Wolves” (from the Songs By Me, Stalley series) when developing the piece. It hit hard, and I used that as fuel when actually creating the art.

That song sealed the deal and solidified this direction, a real collaboration.

DREAM CONTINUUM GROUP SHOW

Patrick — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:54:42 +0000

I will be exhibiting new work in the upcoming Dream Continuum group show @ Circuit 12 Contemporary March 31st 2012 in Dallas, Texas.

“you’re killing them” 2011 neon

more info:
Circuit 12 Contemporary
1130 Dragon St. Suite 150 | Dallas Texas 75207
circuit12.com

FROM PARIS INTERVIEW

Patrick — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:10:11 +0000

Patrick Martinez (L.A.) - Interview From Paris by FROMPARISCOLLECTIF

Hate and Love (Fighter) Print Release

Patrick — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:25:44 +0000

Patrick Martinez | “Hate and Love (Fighter)” – Release date: Saturday, January 21, 2012

Patrick Martinez’s most recent print “Hate and Love (Fighter)” is a serigraph reproduction of his 2011 mixed media piece. The original was executed in a mixed media on acrylic plex and neon which measures 48″ x 40″. This piece was first shown at Martinez’s solo show at Known Gallery entitled “HUSTLEMANIA” The piece represents the warrior instinct side of humans and the simple yet complex idea of love and hate. This print will be available exclusively online at KnownGalleryStore.com on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 12pm Pacific Standard Time.

“Hate and Love (Fighter)” by Patrick Martinez
Medium: Serigraph
Size: 36″ x 39″
Colors: 7, Hand Pulled
Substrate: Coventry Rag 320 g/sm
Signed and Numbered Edition: 70
Printed by Modern Multiples for Known Gallery

$350.00 +s/h at: KnownGalleryStore.com

photos by: Brandon Shigeta + Modern Multiples