Wyoming Artist Robert Martinez is one of the featured artists for the 2023 Ed & Caren Murray Art Series. His exhibition will be on display at the Esther and John Clay Fine Art Gallery from Aug. 14 to Sept. 8. (Photo by Stephanie Lam / Cap City News)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming artist Robert Martinez is the featured artist of the Ed and Caren Murray Art Series at Laramie County Community College.
Martinez’s current work uses the historical imagery, myths and stories of the West and Arapaho Culture combined with modern themes to create images that have a statement on the issues of today, according to his website. Martinez paints and draws striking forms using intense vibrant color and contrasting shades of light and dark. The final products are confronting and engage the viewer.
The art exhibition will be on display from Aug. 14 to Sept. 8 in the Esther and John Clay Fine Art Gallery in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A reception for the exhibit will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 24.
“Trick Shot” by Robert Martinez is made on a skateboard deck with airbrushed acrylic and oil. (Photo by Stephanie Lam / Cap City News)“Nuclear Weapon 1” by Robert Martinez is made from hand-chipped glass, shaped wood, aluminum, copper and cardboard. (Photo by Stephanie Lam / Cap City News)“Hiwoxuu,” or Bull Elk, is made with airbrush acrylic and oil on linen by Robert Martinez. (Photo by Stephanie Lam / Cap City News)“Nuclear Weapon II” by Robert Martinez is made with hand-chipped glass, shaped wood, aluminum, copper and cardboard. (Photo by Stephanie Lam / Cap City News) “Beaded Brim” by Robert Martinez is made with airbrushed acrylic and oil on linen. (Photo by Stephanie Lam / Cap City News)
