Martinez Studio Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Archive Project

“Raices 2009” is from the collection of Marianna Beck.

With just 18 months to go before the Martinez Studio celebrates its landmark 20th anniversary, husband-and-wife team Wence and Sandra Martinez are reaching out to current and former clients as they collect images, anecdotes and memories for a 2014 archive project.

Sandra Martinez said she and Wence wanted to capture a visual and written record of their artistic journey over the last two decades.

“It’s an informal process,” Sandra said, chuckling. “But we’re going to keep the photos in a collection, with notes about the owners, the specific pieces and whether they’re using those pieces as functional art or whether they’re displaying them in a home or office. We’re excited to share those stories on our redesigned website as well.”

Anyone who owns a piece of artwork from the Martinez Studio is encouraged to contribute by emailing [email protected]. Include photos, a few personal notes about discovering the Martinez Studio, what was compelling about the work, how you use the art piece and what it means to live with the work on a daily basis.

Sandra says, “Reconnecting with so many wonderful people and hearing how our work has affected their lives — we’re feeling more love than our hearts can hold. It’s simply spilling out all over.”

The Martinez Studio is a working studio and gallery located one mile south of Jacksonport on Highway 57. Open daily (closed on Tuesday) 11 am to 4 pm, or by appointment. For more information, call 920.823.2154 or visit http://www.martinezstudio.com.