Dylan Martinez American, b. 1985
"I am often inspired while being in nature and observing natural phenomena. It’s often the way light can transform an object or environment in unexpected ways." - Dylan Martinez
Dylan Martinez's artistry delves into the interplay between human perception and the mesmerizing medium of glass. Through a fusion of light, space, and the inherent qualities of glass, Martinez's creations transcend conventional boundaries, inviting viewers to question the very nature of reality.
His artistic endeavors have earned him global acclaim, with his sculptures gracing esteemed public and private collections across continents. International publications, including Elle Decoration UK, NL, and Germany, American Craft Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, and Aesthetica Magazine, have celebrated Martinez's contributions to the artistic dialogue.
Dylan Martinez earned his MFA in Glass at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. He
has studied with master craftsman across the U.S. and abroad. His artwork is regularly
exhibited throughout the US and internationally. Dylan’s artwork is held in several international public and private collections, notably, the Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Martinez has been featured in several publications such as Colossal, Elle Decoration, American Craft Magazine, Interior Design Magazine. Dylan designs and creates all his work by hand in his studio in Bingen, Washington.
Dylan’s artwork often provokes the boundaries of human perception. His work
challenges the viewer’s expectations through the manipulation of light, space, and the optical properties of glass. While steeped in the traditional techniques in glass making, he constantly strives to discover novel approaches to exploit the material. His hyper-realistic water bag sculptures often trick viewers into believing the glass objects are in fact water filled plastic bags.
With his latest series, Dylan explore popart and introduces color into his work for the first time in a several years with his solid sculpted Pac-Man inspired ghosts and hyperealistic water balloons that lure the viewer in with their simplistic design and ethereal luminosity.
