Chas Martin Art Studio
“My work comes from anthropology and observation of the natural world. My themes include relationships, situations and our role in the grand picture. On a primal level, we all share one community.”
Martin’s sculpture is directly influenced by his exploration of watercolor and acrylic painting. His Portland, Oregon studio is both a gallery and working studio - a collection of finished sculptures, paintings and sketches of works in progress. Martin offers classes, and mentors individual artists. Wilderness is his inspiration - both physical and mental. His work combines natural beauty with concepts from physics, mystical influences and spirituality to create images that transcend time, gender, religion, race, politics and culture. Exploration of primal imagery opens doors to self reflection, conversation and growth.
Chas Martin’s sculptures evoke memories, stir emotions, elicit questions or amuse. Regardless of their effect, they engage your imagination. These archetypal figures depict characters and situations. From Martin’s perspective, they connect us with primal experiences or feelings. They transcend race, religion, politics and social limitations to inspire reaction, raise questions and spark conversation. See complete sculpture portfolio.
Masks either conceal or amplify the wearer’s identify. Like his sculptures, Martin’s masks reach into our psychological depths. This series expands the faces of his sculptures to human scale and larger exploring the personalities of these archetypal figures. See complete mask portfolio.
Recent Articles
Chas Martin has always been an explorer of the imagination and how it impacts our lives. He continually challenges himself and his students to question everything. An idea is the starting point. Visualization is the journey. Realization is the goal. The final artwork is simply a record that the creative process evolved. See articles on creative process.
