Juxtapoz Magazine - Christopher Martin: The Bare and Bold Truth
Christopher Martin: The Bare and Bold Truth Hashimoto Contemporary // March 06, 2021 - March 27, 2021 March 04, 2021 | in Textiles As a tattoo and textile artist, Christopher Martin is importantly guided by the tradition of folk art. His reverence for text, appreciation for the history of his material and careful collection of imagery are powerful reminders of how folk and outsider art traditions can be reinvented for new generations, new eras. What speaks to me about Martin’s work is the stark, blunt immediacy that challenges the weight of our world with naked solidarity. On the eve of his...