JOEL T. MARTIN
ARTIST & INSTRUCTOR
Art is the basis for every other subject. I am quite aware of my bias, but consider the Lascaux cave paintings as an example: man first had to measure water and count pigment needed for paint, to light the torches, and then communicate with tribal members to follow him. Through the making of art we developed math, science, and language, the foundations of Western education. And I get to set my own stitch in the weave. As an art educator, it is with pride I count myself among the educators, the tutors, the masters, and the cavemen shamans, that have come before me. Enjoy your stay.
Acrylic on canvas. Over the course of art classes, you find yourself with a lot of leftover paint. As an art teacher you have two choices: waste it or use it. So, I used it. In the three instances of these paintings, they were made over the course of several weeks of projects where I found myself with tins of paint leftover. In each instance you find yourself in a philosophical quandary of managing uncontrollable chaos to keep the painting from turning into a puke brown.
Photography. I’ve always liked fire and photography, so light painting with sparks seemed the perfect idea. Except when my beanie almost caught fire.
Acrylic and Oil on canvas shoes. I love a good adventure. These shoes embody my love of reading about men like Heyerdahl and Shackelton, with a classic biplane whisping through a cloud. The right shoe bears coordinates to famous cities and locations while the back holds the Pole star, guiding light to each journey.
Acrylic on canvas. Over the course of art classes, you find yourself with a lot of leftover paint. As an art teacher you have two choices: waste it or use it. So, I used it. In the three instances of these paintings, they were made over the course of several weeks of projects where I found myself with tins of paint leftover. In each instance you find yourself in a philosophical quandary of managing uncontrollable chaos to keep the painting from turning into a puke brown.
