Erick Martinez

He is a figurative sculptor fascinated by the human figure and the complexity of emotions. He began his art journey in 2019 after moving to The United States from Bogotá, Colombia. Life experiences inspire his artwork. His sculptures seek to transmit that all emotions have a purpose, even those labeled as negative.
His sculptures have been exhibited in galleries in Oregon and Washington State. He currently lives in Oregon, where he is pursuing a degree in human services and addiction counseling. 

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His art seeks to express what it means to be human. He want to show that every life has a tremendous amount of joy, love, as well as pain and loss.  He want to convey that all emotions - positive or negative - are a part of the human experience.

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Learn more about his work in the interview we did with him.