André Martínez Reed - Curator - Gallerist
The Embracing of Life and the Unexpected André Martínez Reed October 14 - December 31, 2005 André Martíinez Reed, a seasoned musician and prolific painter, is quickly becoming a highly regarded artist in the Brooklyn art community and has received a favorable response from local press for his expressionist, spiritual portraiture style. Martinez is an expressionist painter who journeys into the spiritual world. His paintings embrace the spirit of the subject, whether it be in human, ancestral or a God like form, stroke by stroke he labors for the story beneath or inside the visually perceptive image, enhanced with dynamic shapes, bold strokes and vivid colors. The painting will speak to you, if you are a seeker. Martinez describes himself as “one who dances with destiny and the rhythms of life and embraces the cultures found in all people.” His paintings are reflections of his life, half of a century lived. The Henry Gregg gallery is housed in a building with 16 varied galleries. Martinez will run his show from November 12 thru December 31 and will feature other artist throughout next year. The Brooklyn Borough president, Marty Markowitz honored him with a Proclamation for the opening of the Henry Gregg Gallery and his one man Show titled “Gods, Spirits and Ancestors.” Martinez paints with intensity and vigor, the process of painting and the spirits he paints are just as important as the completed project. “I will always strive to get a story out of my paintings. I want to take my viewer on a journey like the one I took to create it. If the spirit is captured right, it is to be cherished because it is evidence of ones work and accomplishments. The painting will live on.” His artistic influences include Chagall, Rembrandt, Picasso, Dali, Bacon, Renoir, Avedon and Sargent. But, Martinez who has owned the gallery for a year with his family, said that his wife, two daughters and son have played a very large roll in his painting, as they are highly motivated, dedicated and very creative in the arts. André Martinez was born in downtown Brooklyn, New York in 1955 to a family immersed in the arts and as a result mastered his first craft, percussion. His early musical influences include Frank Sinatra, Little Anthony, Tito Puente, Richard Wagner, Coltrane, Miles and the Beatles. A seasoned musician, he has performed throughout the world extensively with legendary free-jazz pianist and Mac Arthur Genius Award recipient Cecil Taylor, and is a member of The Vision Orchestra. Martinez’ group, Earth People, (www.earthpeople.tv), has produced four critically acclaimed albums distributed through his label, Undivided Vision. He is a widely in demand percussionist and an integral part of the Free Music Collective. Martinez’ love of music fostered his transition into painting at a young age and in recent years he has created an incredible series of canvases.
The Embracing of Life and the Unexpected André Martínez Reed October 14 - December 31, 2005 André Martíinez Reed, a seasoned musician and prolific painter, is quickly becoming a highly regarded artist in the Brooklyn art community and has received a favorable response from local press for his expressionist, spiritual portraiture style. Martinez is an expressionist painter who journeys into the spiritual world. His paintings embrace the spirit of the subject, whether it be in human, ancestral or a God like form, stroke by stroke he labors for the story beneath or inside the visually perceptive image, enhanced with dynamic shapes, bold strokes and vivid colors. The painting will speak to you, if you are a seeker. Martinez describes himself as “one who dances with destiny and the rhythms of life and embraces the cultures found in all people.” His paintings are reflections of his life, half of a century lived. The Henry Gregg gallery is housed in a building with 16 varied galleries. Martinez will run his show from November 12 thru December 31 and will feature other artist throughout next year. The Brooklyn Borough president, Marty Markowitz honored him with a Proclamation for the opening of the Henry Gregg Gallery and his one man Show titled “Gods, Spirits and Ancestors.” Martinez paints with intensity and vigor, the process of painting and the spirits he paints are just as important as the completed project. “I will always strive to get a story out of my paintings. I want to take my viewer on a journey like the one I took to create it. If the spirit is captured right, it is to be cherished because it is evidence of ones work and accomplishments. The painting will live on.” His artistic influences include Chagall, Rembrandt, Picasso, Dali, Bacon, Renoir, Avedon and Sargent. But, Martinez who has owned the gallery for a year with his family, said that his wife, two daughters and son have played a very large roll in his painting, as they are highly motivated, dedicated and very creative in the arts. André Martinez was born in downtown Brooklyn, New York in 1955 to a family immersed in the arts and as a result mastered his first craft, percussion. His early musical influences include Frank Sinatra, Little Anthony, Tito Puente, Richard Wagner, Coltrane, Miles and the Beatles. A seasoned musician, he has performed throughout the world extensively with legendary free-jazz pianist and Mac Arthur Genius Award recipient Cecil Taylor, and is a member of The Vision Orchestra. Martinez’ group, Earth People, (www.earthpeople.tv), has produced four critically acclaimed albums distributed through his label, Undivided Vision. He is a widely in demand percussionist and an integral part of the Free Music Collective. Martinez’ love of music fostered his transition into painting at a young age and in recent years he has created an incredible series of canvases.