MARS-1

Mars-1 (aka Mario Martinez) is a left-handed artist who spends most of his time in the right side of his brain, communicating through a visual language. His unique imagery explores possibilities of otherworldly existence through highly developed, multi-layered landscapes. Often employing a fuzzy-logic aesthetic, Mars-1’s artwork has a sentient appearance, like a tulpa—which in mysticism, is the concept of a materialized thought that manifests into physical form. His unique style has been described as urban-Gothic, sci-fi abstracted, quasi-organic form. Early inspirations include: graffiti, animation, comic book characters, ufology, extraterrestrials, unexplored life, mysteries of the universe, alternate realities and the abstract quality of existence. At the age of 13, Mars-1 began writing graffiti in his hometown of Fresno. He later attended Academy of Art in San Francisco, where he currently lives and works, remaining heavily active in the city’s contemporary art scene. The true meaning of Mars-1’s imagery is ultimately left to the viewer’s interpretation. The artist feels this brings his creations full-circle, encouraging his audience not only to decipher the messages he wishes to convey but to receive thoughts and ideas of their own, as well.

	Jonathan LeVine Gallery Five Year Anniversary Group exhibition Feb 27 thru Mar 27, 2010
	Mars-1 Nuclear Mystic Gallery I Solo Exhibition Feb 21 thru Mar 21, 2009 Opening Reception - Saturday, February 21st 7-9pm
	Mars-1: Aerodynamics for Psychonauts Gallery II Solo Exhibit Mar 31 thru Apr 28, 2007 Opening reception - Saturday, March 31st, 7pm-9pm
	RUAS DE SÃO PAULO: A BENEFIT ART AUCTION Sponsored by Brazil Foundation and Jonathan LeVine Gallery Jan 31 thru Jan 31, 2007 Event at The Newspace, 530 W 21st Street, NYC Wednesday, January 31st from 7-10 pm
	We'll Make a Lover Of You Group show Curated by Francesco LoCastro at Art Center/South Florida Nov 25 thru Jan 21, 2007 Opening reception - Friday, December 8th, 7pm-11pm 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
	Matt Haber, Mars-1, Ben Woodward, Max Lawrence: Fork in the Road Gallery II Four Person Exhibit Jun 4 thru Jul 2, 2005 Opening reception - Saturday, June 4th, 6pm-9pm
	Pop Pluralism Grand Opening for NYC debut of Jonathan LeVine Gallery Feb 5 thru Mar 5, 2005 Opening reception - Saturday, February 5th, 6pm-9pm