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Cynthia Martinez


               Ohio, martinez7793@gmail.com


               DECADE: 1970s

               My artwork is a reflection of many interests and events that have affected and shaped
               my perception of the world. I look at the depth and texture of fiber as offering new and
               unique opportunities for breaking the plane of conventional art, lending additional
               dimension to traditional artistic techniques. Fluid shapes, shifting textures, and
               captivating colors convey my contemporary interpretations of the world around us. Olive
                                                                               with a Twist, my abstract
                                                                               interpretation of certain
                                                                               societal norms and
                                                                               business practices
                                                                               prevalent during the 1970's,
                                                                               reflects the extravagant
                                                                               cocktail parties and three
                                                                               martini lunches common to
                                                                               that decade.

































                                                                               Olive with a Twist, 2020
                                                                               Handwoven felted fiber
                                                                               sculpture.
                                                                               25" x 11" x 11"
                                                                               $450.00
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