Elizabeth Martinez

My work is a quiet, intricate chaos: a deliberate yet random interplay of tint and shade, uneven and polished surfaces, with glossy and matte finishes, on curved and linear forms.

 

This is my visual language.​

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In 2018, an introductory mosaics class sparked something immediate and enduring in me. I pursued my study - both in person and online - to fine art mosaics, where I became especially drawn to mixed media. I am fixated with finding the fit of traditional materials in unconventional spaces, often incorporating recycled and found objects not associated with fine art mosaics, like one-of-a-kind brooches, rusted metal or used screw caps, with vibrant colored glass, pottery shards, broken seashells, or carved marble.

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I am drawn to the tactile nature of these materials and to the rhythm of cutting, arranging, and assembling fragments. Each piece develops gradually through unhurried, intentional decisions, guided by intuition. I do not begin with a predetermined narrative; meaning emerges through reflection after the work is complete.

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For commissioned pieces, I encourage the art collector or client to add meaning to their piece by including a personal element - an heirloom timepiece, ceramic fragments, or even a single modern earring - for inspiration. 

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After all, art is personal.

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