Cyan Blue Umbrella

About

Darwin Estacio Martinez's original oil paintings focus on cropped portraiture defined by the flattening of forms and a seductive emotional detachment. He blends Pop Art with Minimalism while focusing on the most essential details up close.

This original 31-inch high by 14-inch wide oil painting on canvas is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. This figurative artwork is signed by the artist on the back of the artwork. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included.

Darwin Estacio Martinez was born in 1982, in Manzanillo, Cuba. He is a graduate of the Professional Academy of Fine Arts "El Alba" in Holguin, Cuba, and went on to graduate from the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana. He is currently a professor at the National Fine Arts Academy (San Alejandro) and at the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana.

Martinez has had an extensive artistic career having participated in exhibitions across Cuba and around the world including the US, Spain, Germany, South Korea, China, and Holland. His works have been included in several publications such as ArtScene and Cutting Edge: 100 Cuban Artists. Recently he has participated in the 2nd Dafen International Oil Painting Biennale in Shenzhen, China, and exhibited work with the Cica Museum in Gimpo-si, Korea.