Stemming from a childhood love of Renaissance art and graphic novels, the work of Ferris Martinez focuses largely around the representational, with particular emphasis given to portraiture and the human figure.

​Recently this approach has shifted towards the incorporation of more abstract elements and less reliance on reference materials, undergirded by a larger investigation into color and figures from pop culture. This is part of a lifelong trend towards creating work that continues to be more narrative based, embracing a variety of mark making and contemporary art influences.

Education

2011 - 2013
​2000 - 2004

UC Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts,  Art Practice, CA
School of the Arts, Art Magnet High School, San Francisco, CA

Exhibitions

2020
2019

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​2018

​2013
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2012

​2008
2001

 "Last We Heard", solo exhibition at Art Attack SF, San Francisco, CA
"Make Your Mark", Art Attack SF, San Francisco, CA
"Oakland Art Library", Oakland Art Library, Oakland, CA
"Chocolate and Art", SOMArts, San Francisco, CA
"Fulton House Opening", Fulton House, San Francisco, CA
"Nothing Gold", Live Worms Gallery, San Francisco, CA
​​"Chocolate and Art" , SOMArts, San Francisco
"Pancakes and Booze Art Show", Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA
"Uncovered Territories", Worth Ryder Gallery, UC Berkeley, CA
"Fiat Lux Redux" , Worth Ryder Gallery, UC Berkeley, CA
"Up and Coming", College of San Mateo, CA
"Young Artists Exhibition", Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA

Honors & Awards

2013
2013
​2013
2013

Graduated with Honors - Summa Cum Laude, UC Berkeley
Certificate of Distinction in Painting
Honors Program - Department Award of Studio Space and Exhibition, UC Berkeley
The Phelan Undergraduate Scholarship - a faculty selected financial award presented annually to students based on merit, UC Berkeley