Wally Workman Gallery presents America Martin: Under the Sky
Woman by the Lake | Oil and acrylic on canvas | 30” X 30” in. (76.2 X 76.2 cm)
America Martin: “Under the Sky”
November 6 – November 28, 2021
Press Release
Wally Workman Gallery presents America Martin: "Under the Sky”, the ninth show with renowned Los Angeles-based painter America Martin. Martin is inspired by form and figure as depicted by the Impressionists and Modernists of the early 20th century. A concentration on line and flat color reduces her subjects to their simplest forms and yet challenges our tools of perception. Her accomplished confidence in mark making and gesture is clearly that of a dedicated and prolific artist. Represented across the country and internationally collected, Martin continues to impress audiences with her bold work.
America describes herself as a painting anthropologist, working primarily with paint on canvas and paper to explore the human experience – and the human form. Taking inspiration from Mid-Century Modernist masters, America’s distinctive style is underscored by the use of boldly brushed lines and punctuated bursts of color to imply tone and mood.
See video of show narrated by artist here.
Woman Under the Olive Tree | Acrylic, ink & gold leaf on paper | 11” X 30” in. (27.9 X 76.2 cm)
Camp Fire in the Meadow | Oil and acrylic on canvas | 53” X 84” in. (134.6 X 213.4 cm)
Boys by the Lake at Sun's End | Oil and acrylic on canvas | 60” X 60” in. (152.4 X 152.4 cm)
Lovers Comfort and Console | Oil and acrylic on canvas | 72” X 60” in. (182.9 X 152.4 cm)
Woman Seated | Acrylic on paper | 50” X 39” in. (127 X 99.1 cm)
Spring When Green Things Grow | Oil and acrylic on canvas | 36” X 36” in. ( 91.4 X 91.4 cm)
Woman in Gold & Gray | Ink and 18k gold leaf on paper | 30” X 22-1/2” in. (76.2 X 57.2 cm)
Man Among Lucky Clover | Acrylic, ink & gold leaf on paper | 22-1/2” X 24” in. (57.2 X 61 cm)
Under the Tree the Bird Began | Oil and acrylic on canvas | 60” X 60” in. (152.4 X 152.4 cm)
Women Amongst Heather | Oil and acrylic on canvas | 60” X 60” in. (152.4 X 152.4 cm)
Women in the Heather and Under the Sky | Ink, gold & copper leaf on paper | 22-1/2” X 22” in. ( 57.2 X 55.9 cm)