Ashwood Kavanna

Artemisia man slams Putin

2023

Martin worked as the assistant to legendary artist Sam Gilliam for 12 years in his D.C. studio, after graduating from Carnegie Mellon where Sam was his Masters Mentor and guide. Over the past decade, he has incorporated mixed media and found objects into his abstract expressionist oil paintings on canvas, introducing new textural quality similar to Gilliam arts, which he helped to originate while his assistant. Martin received a B.F.A. degree from SUNY Purchase where he was inspired by figurative and abstract expressionism which evolved into his own style which Sam discovered in recruiting him to come to Pittsburgh to study for his M.F.A. degree with him where he credits his further artistic development with Gilliam. His works have been acquired by corporate patrons such as the Estée Lauder Companies, Eli Lilly and Company, Citigroup, Agatha Gund (past Chr of M.O.M.A) and Bill Kurtis TV Productions , who produced a TV special on A&E Channel entitled, "The Shattered Mind." His work has been featured in both group and solo exhibitions and presented two solo exhibitions at Fountain House Gallery in support of mental health. The prestigious New York gallery Vivian Horan Fine Art presented a solo exhibition of his work. Martin's work was also showcased in a solo show at the corporate headquarters of Estée Lauder Companies. Martin Cohen...

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Having endured adversity of fleeing war and conflict, Dhamin's artwork is profoundly influenced by his personal journey. He infuses his works with movement, energy and an emotional ...

Having endured adversity of fleeing war and conflict, Dhamin's artwork is profoundly influenced by his personal journey. He infuses his works with movement, energy and an emotional ...

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Samantha Millington imbues her Sister series of paintings with gentle colour ways and precision delineation. Reminiscent of 1960’s pop culture thes...

Samantha Millington imbues her Sister series of paintings with gentle colour ways and precision delineation. Reminiscent of 1960’s pop culture thes...

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