Laramie, WY – “Having grown up on the Wind River Reservation as a part of many different cultures; Northern Arapaho, Chicano, and Anglo; their differences and similarities have shaped the ideas and the subject matter of my paintings”, says Wyoming artist Robert Martinez.
In the continuing tradition of highlighting a Wyoming artist each month, The Cavalryman or as it is affectionately known The Cav at Fort Sanders, is combining the love of great food with great artwork. Dianna Strannigan, Marketing Director of The Cav states that showing artwork in our venue definitely gives each artist an increase in public exposure. “When I first saw Robert’s work, I fell in love with his attention to detail and the vivid palette he uses. The perfect compliment to seeing artwork of this quality is to see it while sampling great food” Strannigan said.
Combining a blend of classical painting techniques and contemporary media, Martinez uses the airbrush to begin his work then moves to more traditional oil brush work. This creates a mixed media piece that combines the old and new in many ways on different levels. “Because of my past I am continually walking in between worlds, using the new and old, being classical yet contemporary , blending one and then another” said Martinez.
There will be a reception for Robert Martinez at The Cav on Thursday January 5th between 5 and 7pm. A select compliment of wines will be offered for sampling in addition to exotic cheeses from around the world.
