Watch America Martin talking about her inspiration, her work & process.

America Martin is a Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Angeles. Working on paper and canvas in ink, oil, acrylic and pastel, Martin’s work evokes classical and indigenous forms reminiscent of the Modernists of the early 20^th 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, one that can create a face in two simple lines not only because they have an innate talent but also because they have drawn thousands upon thousands of faces prior.

Read Culture Map's article and interview with America here.

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