525 Artist/Designer of the Week
Martine Johanna, who graduated from ArtEZ Arnhem, has a striking style within the contemporary art world. Mid-2008, after a successful career as a fashion designer, she has fully applied herself to her autonomous work. Martine's art is characterized by exploring the boundaries between contemporary illustration and figurative painting, and is stylistically reminiscent of Art Nouveau, but with a contemporary vision. The work consists of imaginary worlds with a stylistic nod to fashion and a great eye for detail. The mostly female figures are depicted in a surreal environment or are isolated in their thoughts. Both on canvas, wood or paper the works contain a complex intriguing feminine energy that makes you stop and enthrall you in their illusiveness. Her work has been published and exhibited worldwide; Martine feels she is still growing as an artist to once reach full development.
See more of her work here martinejohanna.com
