Art speaks.
Do you hear it?

Art in whatever form helps us express creativity and speak to one another in subliminal ways, tapping into what connects us all as human beings. Sometimes, our responses are immediate and visceral, other times more contemplative, requiring time to react to what we’re seeing. Such reactions are not mutually exclusive, of course; one may follow the other or occur concurrently.  

 

Some decades ago, when I was in the depths of psychoanalysis, I found words could no longer capture or express my thoughts and emotions about my relationships or other people. 

 

I've been interested in the communicative power of art since childhood and later became fascinated by the surrealist works of Joan Miró, my greatest influence. But Paul Klee played a major role in my artistic development as well, along with several 20th century artists. Each artist gave me the courage I needed to express myself freely.

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My book, “Dreams and Other Outrages,” expresses my barest, truest self at a time of deep vulnerability. I invite you to look at my artwork and listen to its message. 

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— Martin