Dylan Martinez
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Overview
"Created entirely out of molten glass at over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, each artwork is hand-sculpted with steel, paper, and wooden tools."
Dylan Martinez earned his MFA in Glass at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. He has studied with master craftsman across the U.S. and abroad. His artwork is regularly exhibited throughout the US and internationally. Dylan’s artwork is held in several international public and private collections, most notably, the Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Martinez has been featured in several publications such as Colossal, Elle Decoration, American Craft Magazine, Interior Design Magazine. Dylan designs and creates all his work by hand in his studio in Bingen, Washington.
Dylan’s artwork often examines the boundaries of human perception. His work challenges the viewer’s expectations through the manipulation of light, space, and the optical properties of glass. While steeped in the traditional techniques in glass making, he constantly strives to discover novel approaches to exploit the material. His hyper-realistic water bag sculptures often trick viewers into believing the glass objects are in fact water filled plastic bags. With his latest series, Dylan introduces color into his work for the first time in a few years with his solid sculpted Pac-Man inspired ghosts that lure the viewer in with their simplistic design and ethereal luminosity.
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New In Glass Sculptures By Dylan Martinez for Sale
- Dylan Martinez, Water Balloons Portfolio I, 2024%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDylan%20Martinez%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EWater%20Balloons%20Portfolio%20I%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Dylan Martinez, Light Purple Water Balloon, 2024%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDylan%20Martinez%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3ELight%20Purple%20Water%20Balloon%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Dylan Martinez, Purple Water Balloon (large), 2024%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDylan%20Martinez%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EPurple%20Water%20Balloon%20%28large%29%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Dylan Martinez, Blue Water Balloon (large), 2024%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDylan%20Martinez%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EBlue%20Water%20Balloon%20%28large%29%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Dylan Martinez, Water Bag D101, 2024%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDylan%20Martinez%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EWater%20Bag%20D101%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Dylan Martinez, Water Bag D102, 2024%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDylan%20Martinez%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EWater%20Bag%20D102%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Dylan Martinez, Water Balloons (droplets), 2024%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDylan%20Martinez%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EWater%20Balloons%20%28droplets%29%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Dylan Martinez, Large Water Balloons, 2024%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDylan%20Martinez%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3ELarge%20Water%20Balloons%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
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Buying Dylan Martinez Glass Sculptures at Guy Hepner
Known for his playful and childlike creations, dylan Martinez’s work brings everyday objects into the realm of art with stunning precision. His sculptures, which include delightful depictions of water balloons and even goldfish crackers, captivate with their intricate realism and charm. Each piece is meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia, blending the ordinary with the extraordinary. Explore our selection of Martinez’s enchanting glass sculptures, available for viewing in NYC or online. For inquiries or to discuss acquiring one of these unique artworks, contact us today and speak with a specialist.
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Exhibitions
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Now On View
September 2024 September 3, 2024Keith Haring’s Pop Shop 6 Quad showcases the artist's iconic style and vibrant use of color. This silkscreen print, composed of four panels, captures Haring's...Read moreDylan Martinez: Water Balloons
Triggering Childhoods Nostalgia March 11, 2024Guy Hepner is pleased to unveil Dylan Martinez's latest series Water Balloons. Beyond their technical and conceptual merits, Martinez's sculptures have a unique ability to...Read more2024 Artist Market Predictions
A Look Ahead January 16, 20242024 Artist Market Predictions As the year kicks off, we have put together our artist market predictions for 2024, offering insights into evolving trends and...Read moreAn Interview with Dylan Martinez
November 27, 2023You originally went to school for field science and outdoor education. What led you to make the switch to full-time artist? I went to school...Read moreDylan Martinez
The Process February 7, 2022Dylan Martinez's H2O/SiO2 was first inspired to become a fish inside a plastic bag of water like you would get at a pet store or...Read more
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