Works by Sergio, Estefano and Valeria Martínez & Héctor Saldivar
August 5-27, 2022
Works by Sergio, Estefano and Valeria Martínez & Héctor Saldivar
Opening reception: Friday, August 5, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, August 27, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
This new exhibition showcases artwork by Sergio Martinez and his children, Estefano and Valeria, of Honduras, and their friend Héctor Saldivar of Mexico.
Sergio Martínez Ávila and his children live and work in Cantarranas, Honduras. He has 34 years of professional experience with primitivism (1989-1998), genre painting (1999-2005) and figurative art. He has exhibited in various cities in Europe, Asia, Canada, the United States and Latin America. In Honduras, he has participated in auctions, biennials, symposia, salons and anthologies.
Biografia de Sergio Martinez junio de 2022
Instagram @Sergiomartinez6857
www.facebook.com/Martinezavilasergio
Estefano Martínez is an emerging artist who started his career at the age of 13; he is a naturalist landscaper. Valeria Martínez is an emerging artist who began her career at the age of 12; her style is figurative representation. Both artists have exhibited work in Honduras, where they are recognized for participating in muralistic activities since 2019. Both are currently in their last year of high school.
Estefano Martinez. Biografia bilingue. Junio de 2022.
Estefano Martinez. Comentario biblingue. Junio de 2022.
Valeria Martinez. Biografia Bilingue. Junio de 2022.
Valeria Martinez. Comentario bilingue. Junio de 2022.
www.facebook.com/eddieestefano.martinez
www.facebook.com/isauramartinez.valeriamartinez
Héctor Saldivar was born in Mexico City in 1966. Even though he always considered himself a creative person, it was not until later on in life that he embarked on developing his artistic talents. He has participated in events for Casa HoLa (part of HoLa Hora Latina) in Knoxville as well as with the Tennessee Arts Commission in Nashville. He mainly works with papier-mâché and clay, however he also paints with acrylics and oils. He is an alebrijes artist. Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical (fantasy/mythical) creature. His art honors his Mexican roots.
August 5-27, 2022
Works by Sergio, Estefano and Valeria Martínez & Héctor Saldivar
This new exhibition showcases artwork by Sergio Martinez and his children, Estefano and Valeria, of Honduras, and their friend Héctor Saldivar of Mexico.
Sergio Martínez Ávila and his children live and work in Cantarranas, Honduras. He has 34 years of professional experience with primitivism (1989-1998), genre painting (1999-2005) and figurative art. He has exhibited in various cities in Europe, Asia, Canada, the United States and Latin America. In Honduras, he has participated in auctions, biennials, symposia, salons and anthologies.
Instagram @Sergiomartinez6857
facebook.com/Martinezavilasergio
Estefano Martínez is an emerging artist who started his career at the age of 13; he is a naturalist landscaper. Valeria Martínez is an emerging artist who began her career at the age of 12; her style is figurative representation. Both artists have exhibited work in Honduras, where they are recognized for participating in muralistic activities since 2019. Both are currently in their last year of high school.
facebook.com/eddieestefano.martinez
facebook.com/isauramartinez.valeriamartinez
Héctor Saldivar was born in Mexico City in 1966. Even though he always considered himself a creative person, it was not until later on in life that he embarked on developing his artistic talents. He has participated in events for Casa HoLa (part of HoLa Hora Latina) in Knoxville as well as with the Tennessee Arts Commission in Nashville. He mainly works with papier-mâché and clay, however he also paints with acrylics and oils. He is an alebrijes artist. Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical (fantasy/mythical) creature. His art honors his Mexican roots.
His La Calavera Catrina y Quetzalcóatl (based on the iconic La Catrina) and alebrijes will be featured at McClung Museum on the UT campus as part of their August 26 – December 11, 2022 exhibition: The Spirit of Día de los Muertos (The Spirit of Day of the Dead).
Instagram @hectorleosculpture