"Graves Table & Chair" Contemporary Surrealist Style Figurative Gouache Painting by James Martin

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Foster/White Gallery who represents the late Martin describes his work as follows.

James Martin’s artwork is as loquacious as the … more Foster/White Gallery who represents the late Martin describes his work as follows.

James Martin’s artwork is as loquacious as the artist himself. Working primarily with gouache on brown paper, and sometimes additions such as ink, graphite, charcoal, or collage, Martin’s figurative scenes are at first glance humorous, with a myriad of characters from parrots, fish, and monkeys to Shakespeare, Picasso, mermaids, and pilots. A closer read reveals how ingenious the artist is, often utilizing the most subtle visual word play, and veering headlong into topics that without his deft hand may feel weighty. Martin’s free-flowing style of painting sees him depict a never-ending stream of characters, never shying away from ideas or issues that may be at the corners of our collective psyche.

This signed piece is a gouache painting entitled, "Graves Table & Chair" which Martin painted in 2008. It measures 9" x 10.25" and is in its original condition. Please look closely at the photographs for additional information about this item's condition. less