CRISTINA MARTINEZ
Cristina Martinez, a contemporary visual artist from Tacoma, WA, based in Seattle, initially entered the art world through fashion illustration, later expanding into painting as a form of self-expression and self-love. Her work, deeply rooted in her Black and Mexican heritage, draws from personal experiences and cultural inheritance. Martinez’s “Water Me” series, inspired by her own moments of vulnerability and personal growth, has captured a broad audience, resonating with people around the world.
Her art reminds us that strength isn’t a monolithic ideal but an exploration of beauty found in all forms of existence. This theme of finding beauty in unexpected places is an essential part of her work and her life’s philosophy, encouraging others to do the same.
Website: www.juneandmars.com
Social: @sew_trill
AVAILABLE WORKS
Time to eat
2025, cristina martinez
Acrylic, Pastel, relief ink on paper | framed with glass
23 1/2 inches x 43 1/8 inches
HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
2025, cristina martinez
Acrylic, Pastel, relief ink on paper | framed with glass
22 38 inches x 30 inches
Close enough
2025, cristina martinez
Acrylic, Pastel, relief ink on paper | framed with glass
22 1/4 inches x 18 inches
