La Spiga Announces New Artist in Residence

Osteria La Spiga is proud to announce Carlos Martinez as the next featured artist in residence. Carlos will begin his three-month residency on November 14, 2024 to coincide with the Capitol Hill Art Walk.

Born in Los Angeles and raised in Redmond, Washington, Carlos’ work is deeply influenced by surreal imagery. Drawing inspiration from dreams, the natural world, and his Afro-Indigenous heritage rooted in Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico, Carlos is fascinated by - and often obsessed with- the profound and lasting emotional impact of dreams, evoking feelings of wonder and curiosity.

In his paintings, Carlos often explores subjects from nature that include celestial bodies, botanicals, and exotic birds, as well as everyday objects, creating a blend of the dreamlike work that is tangible and familiar.

Notably, Carlos' work has been showcased in the Tacoma Art Museum's group exhibition, ‘El Noroeste’, celebrating Chicano/Latine artists in Washington State. His art was also featured on the cover of PublicDisplay.Art's 2023 fall/winter issue. Additionally, his painting, ‘Saturn's Bouquet’, was recently purchased by the Seattle Convention Center for their permanent collection and is currently on display in the new Summit Building. In August 2023, Carlos hosted his first solo exhibition, ‘Hidden Worlds’ at Centro Cultural Mexicano.

Come meet Carlos Martinez during the Capitol Hill Art Walk on November 14 from 5-9 p.m. at La Spiga. He will be on-site doing LIVE painting at the event and have a variety of work available for sale. To add to the festivities, La Spiga will have LIVE music from 7-9 p.m.