Martinez Studio Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Archive Project
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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.