1980
AMERICA MARTIN is a Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Angeles. She is a traveler between mediums. From painting to sculpture she is relentless in the conquest of new terrain. America’s favorite landscape is that of the human form, her work is distinguished by a command of line and color, making playful reference to both classic and indigenous art forms. About her work, America says,”The artist cannot be idle. It is only duty, love and discipline that make art. Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working. The artist is gluttonous, constantly devouring life in order to translate all that she sees, smells, lives or breathes into her own language. Why, and for what? For the blistering personal joy that comes when one is doing something of and about truth. There is no choosing this life. An artist paints because she must.”
Education
1999
- Scholarship student of School of the Museum of Fine arts Boston. MA
1990-1998
- Apprenticeship with professor Vernon Wilson of Art Center college of Design. Los Angeles CA
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2012
- Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
- Carver Hill Gallery, Rockland, ME
- Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
- JoAnne Artman Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2011
- L'Erimtage Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
- JoAnne Artman Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
- Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
- Carver Hill Gallery, Rockland, ME
2010
- Elizabeth Gordon Gallery Santa Barbara, CA "Book Release"
2009
- 203 Fine Art Gallery Taos, NM
- Walter Anderson Museum of Art "Through the Eyes of Children" Ocean Springs MS
2008
- 203 Fine Art Gallery Taos, NM
- Elizabeth Gorden Gallery Santa Barbara, CA
2007
- Artist of the Month San Francisco Day School
- Monique Oliver Estates Venice, CA
- Private Exhibition Koehler Winery Estates, Los Olivos, CA
- 203 Fine Art Gallery Taos, NM
- Coda Gallery Soho New York, NY
2006
- The Santa Barbara Art Co. Santa Barbara, CA
2003
- Headquarters Gallery Hollywood, CA
2002
- Dionisia Beverly Hills, CA
Selected Group Exhibitions
2012
- New York Art Fair, JoAnne Artman Gallery
- LA Art Show, JoAnne Artman Gallery
2011
- Pacific Arts Foundation Feature "Six Women Artists", JoAnne Artman Gallery
- San Diego Art Fair, Newport Beach, CA, JoAnne Artman Gallery
2010
- ART San Diego
- ART Santa Fe
- Wally Workman Gallery
- JoAnne Artman Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
- LA Art Show, Los Angeles, CA
2006
- Purspace Chelsea, New York, NY
2005
- The Unknown, Gallery Park City, UT
- Jeff Electric, Los Angeles, CA
2003
- City Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2000
- Bedlam Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Grants
2009
- The Mississippi Arts Commission
2007-2010
- Artist-In-Residence, Gigapix Studios, Chatsworth, CA
Selected Publications
2010
- Snail Press Insouciance: A Retrospective In Print
- Tribeza
- Dining and Destinations
- Santa Barbara Seasons
- American Art Collector
- Dining Women, February
- Art Ruby, February
- Art Scene, February
- Santa Barbara Magazine
- Santa Barbara Seasons
2009
- America Martin, Invited to speak at the Mississippi School of the Arts
- Santa Barbara Seasons
- Walter Anderson Museum of Art artist
- In Residence Initiative
2008
- Santa Barbara Seasons (Spring)
- Santa Barbara Seasons (Fall)
- National Geographic Traveler Magazine
- Lotus Outreach
- Black Book
- Morphine Generation
- Dining and Destinations
- Santa Barbara Independent
2007
- Vista LA, studio visit and interview
- Artist of the Month, San Francisco Day School, San Francisco, CA
- ABC Television, Los Angeles, CA
- Eliza
- Art Ltd.
- Art Collectors Sourcebook
- Art & Antiques
- Tempo
- THE
- Taos
2006
- Santa Barbara Seasons (Spring)
- Lifescapes (Spring)
- Santa Barbara Seasons (Fall)
- Lifescapes (Fall)
- Dining And Destinations
2000
- L.A Times / Associated Press
Charity Auctions
2010
- W.H.E., Los Angeles, CA
2009
- Team Maceo, Los Angeles, CA
- Sarah House, Santa Barbara, CA
- W.H.E., Los Angeles, CA
2008
- Sarah House, Santa Barbara, CA