Darwin Estacio Martinez Art

Born in 1982 in Manzanillo, Cuba, artist Darwin Estacio Martinez honed his artistic skills at the Professional Academy of Fine Arts "El Alba" in Holguin, and furthered his education at the prestigious Higher Institute of Arts in Havana. Martinez creates original oil paintings that captivate with their cropped portraiture, flattened forms, and seductive emotional detachment. His artistic style seamlessly blends elements of Pop Art with Minimalism, resulting in captivating compositions that focus on the essential details up close. This figurative painting on canvas measures 27 inches in height and 40 inches in width. The sides of the artwork are thoughtfully painted as a continuation of the front, eliminating the need for framing and creating a cohesive, finished look. The painting is wired and ready to hang, and is signed by the artist on the back, adding an extra touch of authenticity and value. Free delivery is available for those in the local Los Angeles area, and affordable worldwide shipping is available for US and international art collectors. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included with the artwork, ensuring that the piece is an authentic work of art from Darwin Estacio Martinez. Currently, Martinez holds the esteemed positions of professor at the National Fine Arts Academy (San Alejandro) and the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana, where he imparts his knowledge and passion to aspiring artists. Martinez's artistic career has spanned across the globe, with his works exhibited in numerous shows and exhibitions in Cuba, as well as in the United States, Spain, Germany, South Korea, China, and Holland. His remarkable talent has garnered recognition in various publications, including ArtScene and Cutting Edge: 100 Cuban Artists. Notably, Martinez recently participated in the esteemed 2nd Dafen International Oil Painting Biennale in Shenzhen, China, and showcased his work with the esteemed Cica Museum in Gimpo-si, Korea. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 “Credible Thread”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA POST IT – Representa!, Estacion Cultural, Habana, Cuba “Personal Spaces: Three Views of the World Around Us”, Oak Ridge Art Center, TN “Summertime”, International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Anchorage, AK “Time Stands Still”, Galeria Cubana, Provincetown, MA “Tout le Poids d’unm ile”, Collectionner l’art Cubain, Musee des Beaux-arts de Rennes, Rennes, France 2022 “Saturated Euphoria”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 La Galleria Cubana, Provincetown, MA 2020 Shoebox Projects, Los Angeles, CA Czng Institute of Contemporary Art, South Korea 2019 25th Romerias de Mayo, Art Center, Art Center, Holguín, Cuba San Alejandro National Fine Arts School, Havana, Cuba La Galleria Cubana, Provincetown, MA 2018 Yucca Valley...