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Mars 1 explores the possibilities of other-worldly
existence through his alien-like characters. The figures
float passively through highly developed multilayered
backgrounds that hover between landscapes
and abstract paintings. The artist deliberately leaves
the viewer guessing about the story. You can tell that
there's some kind of consciousness driving the creatures,
but you can't really pinpoint anything about their motives
or purposes. Mars 1 invites viewers to use their own imaginations
to develop the storylines.
Mars 1 (aka Mario Martinez) is heavily active in San Francisco's
contemporary art scene where he lives with his wife, fellow
artist Mikas. He began his career at the early age of
13, doing graffiti in his hometown. He moved on to airbrushing
and began to paint on canvas at the age of 20. Since then,
his work has expanded to include sculpture, books, skateboard
decks and designer toys. For additional inquiries please
contact munsonindustries@aol.com
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