{"id":29326,"date":"2018-07-09T13:02:10","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T13:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=29326"},"modified":"2018-07-09T17:11:52","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T17:11:52","slug":"meet-jamie-martinez-the-artist-supporting-talented-immigrant-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/meet-jamie-martinez-the-artist-supporting-talented-immigrant-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Jamie Martinez the Artist Supporting Talented Immigrant Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"
Artist\u00a0Jamie Martinez<\/a> is nothing short of extraordinary. From growing up in Colombia and Florida, to curating shows at his space, The Border Project Space<\/a>, Jamie has led a life full of art and passion. Not simply passion for his own art though. Martinez works to bring forth artists who immigrated to the United States, giving them a chance to tell their story, through their art. His determination and deep-rooted loved for art is evident in his work, and the work he does to help others.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We were able to ask him a few questions, just to understand better how he works, why he works, and what he is working for.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Art Zealous: What is your background on your phone?<\/strong><\/p>\n Jamie Martinez:<\/strong> Waves! I\u2019ve been surfing since I was very young, so I have a big passion for the ocean and I think of waves as a big inspiration in life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: What is your astrological sign?<\/strong><\/p>\n JM:<\/strong> Since I am Native American from the Pijao Tribe in Tolima, Colombia, I go by their interpretation and not the Greek version. I am a Raven which fits me perfectly as I have always had a special connection to Ravens and birds.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: What music are you currently listening to?<\/strong><\/p>\n JM:<\/strong> Jazz\u2026 lots of Jazz in the studio plus a bit of the 80\u2019s and some spiritual meditation music.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: How did you get your start?<\/strong><\/p>\n JM:<\/strong> I used to hang out with this group, and we would put pop-up shows together. Then I met a couple of gallerists and curators which led me to be included in group shows at different galleries.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: Which artists inspire you\/do you admire?<\/strong><\/p>\n JM:<\/strong> Some of my favorites are Pablo Picasso, Sol Lewitt, Tony Smith, Frank Stella, Eduardo Terrazas, and Larry Bell to name a few.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: Talk to us about your process.<\/strong><\/p>\n JM:<\/strong> My process involves constructing, deconstructing, and fragmenting images, data and information geometrically into triangulated segments. My recent paintings, sculptures and mixed media work explore the relationship, communication, and documentation of the exchange between the art, the artist and the viewer.\u00a0 I am interested in connecting people via art events, blogging, networking, art projects and my new space in Bushwick, NY called The Border.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: Your work feels very inspired by natural sources, such as your use of metals, greenery, and triangular forms. Can you elaborate on this?<\/strong><\/p>\n JM: My work is very inspired by nature. I think this is because I am Native American. I love to explore natural things that will help me synchronize with the environment. In my latest project, I put three shows together. The idea here was to make a single geographical triangle from these 3 shows. The first show Intricate Neighbors<\/em> was held at The Border from May 3rd \u2013 June 9th<\/sup> then Intricate Neighbors II<\/em> which was held at Galerie Prot\u00e9g\u00e9<\/a> from May 17th<\/sup> \u2013 June 17th<\/sup>, and last but not least, I was part of a two-person show through Chashama<\/a> that was on view from May 3rd<\/sup> \u2013 May 26th<\/sup> in Midtown. So, from May 17th<\/sup> \u2013 May 26th<\/sup>, which is the time when all 3 shows were open to the public. I created an ephemeral imaginary triangle that stretched from Bushwick to Chelsea to Midtown NYC. This was by far the hardest art piece I have ever made. It took months to plan and lots of long nights executing the ideas.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n