Kai Peter Martin

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About the Artist
Kai Peter Martin’s work uses both drawing and painting techniques to address his interest in the relation between figures and environment, often composing multiple scenes into a sweeping narrative. Martin is concerned with the impact psychological space has on narrative and the nature of representation, using strategies such as multiple perspectives and the use of text to expand the mental field of play. He has exhibited throughout Texas and the U.S. at various venues and has received numerous scholarships and awards. Born in Austin, Kai Peter Martin received a BA in Painting from Reed College in Portland, Oregon and is currently pursuing an MFA in Drawing and Painting at the University of North Texas.
About the Artist
Kai Peter Martin’s work uses both drawing and painting techniques to address his interest in the relation between figures and environment, often composing multiple scenes into a sweeping narrative. Martin is concerned with the impact psychological space has on narrative and the nature of representation, using strategies such as multiple perspectives and the use of text to expand the mental field of play. He has exhibited throughout Texas and the U.S. at various venues and has received numerous scholarships and awards. Born in Austin, Kai Peter Martin received a BA in Painting from Reed College in Portland, Oregon and is currently pursuing an MFA in Drawing and Painting at the University of North Texas.