Donald Martiny: Poiesis

January 11 - February 15,2025

From Galleri Urbane: "Galleri Urbane is pleased to present Poiesis, a solo exhibition of new work by Donald Martiny. Poiesis, a term of Ancient Greek origin, refers to the process of creation or the bringing of something into existence. It can also refer to the transformative power of human imagination and innovation. In this first show of 2025, Donald Martiny presents a sequence of paintings informed by particular works of art history that have personally inspired and moved him—specifically Titian’s seminal “Poesie” series. The cycle of six, grand scale paintings, were commissioned by King Philip II of Spain in the mid-1500s, the era of Titian’s most eloquent expression. Martiny’s affection and affinity with Titian is rooted in the master’s unique ability to capture dynamic movement in his works through his use of loose brushstrokes and expressive application of paint, notably using his bare fingers to apply and blend his paint. “I prefer to paint with my hands because I want the works to embody and exude the quality of being human, of the human directly in the work," says Martiny."

Reception: January 11, 2025 | 5-7 pm

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