Pow Martinez
b.
1983
,
Manila
,
Metro Manila
Expressionism
Pop Art
Biography
Pow Martinez (b. 1983, Manila, Philippines; lives and works in Manila) is a Filipino artist known for his expressionistic style of painting, blending bold colors with demonic, mutant-like characters to create compelling canvases. Often resembling a beautiful nightmare, Martinez combines the mundanities of everyday life with elements of pop culture, resulting in darkly humorous works depicting society's overconsumption.
Notable information
- Recipient of the 2010 Ateneo Art Award for exhibition "1 Billion Years" at West Gallery
- Featured at prestigious institutions including Palais de Tokyo (Paris), Art Basel Hong Kong, and Pinto Art Museum (New York)
- First solo exhibition in Madrid "Underground Spiritual Unit" at Galeria Yusto/Giner (2022)
- Solo exhibition "Aesthetic Police" in Indonesia (2018) following residency at OPQRStudio
- Recent exhibitions include "State of Flux" at Silverlens New York and "City Prince/sses" at Palais de Tokyo Paris
- Known for combining contemporary cultural criticism with bold artistic expression
- Works across different media, from painting to sound
The Dreamers
(
2022
) —
Acrylic on canvas
,
Unknown
.
Image courtesy of
Surface Magazine
.
Border Patrol
(
2019
) —
Oil on canvas
,
70h x 70w in (177.80h x 177.80w cm)
.
Image courtesy of
Silverlens Galleries
.
Affluenza
(
2021
) —
Oil on canvas
,
58h x 64w in (147.32h x 162.56w cm)
.
Image courtesy of
Silverlens Galleries
.
