Original Sculptures, Masks, Paintings
Chas Martin is a contemporary artist creating original sculptures and paintings. His artwork is available for purchase through this website and is also represented by select galleries.
“My work comes from anthropology and observation of the natural world. My themes include relationships, situations, and our role in the grand picture. On a primal level, we all share one community.”
Martin’s sculpture style and concepts evolve from his watercolor and acrylic paintings. His Portland, Oregon studio is both a workspace and gallery including finished artworks, sketches, and works in progress.
Wilderness—both physical and mental—is a primary source of inspiration. Martin’s work combines natural forms with concepts drawn from physics, mysticism, and spirituality to create images that transcend time, gender, religion, race, politics (with exceptions), and culture. Through the exploration of primal imagery, his art invites self-reflection and conversation.
In addition to creating artwork, Martin offers classes for individual artists in his studio and group glasses through Oregon Art Center.
See Available Sculptures
Chas Martin’s sculptures evoke memories, stir emotions, elicit questions or amuse. Regardless of their effect, they engage your imagination. These archetypal figures depict characters and situations. From Martin’s perspective, they connect us with primal experiences or feelings. They transcend race, religion, politics and social limitations to inspire reaction, raise questions and spark conversation. See complete sculpture portfolio.
See Available Masks
Masks either conceal or amplify the wearer’s identify. Like his sculptures, Martin’s masks reach into our psychological depths. This series expands the faces of his sculptures to human scale and larger exploring the personalities of these archetypal figures. See complete mask portfolio.
What type of art does Chas Martin create?
Chas Martin creates original contemporary sculptures and paintings inspired by nature, anthropology, and primal imagery.
Can artwork be purchased directly from this website?
Yes. Select sculptures and paintings are available for purchase through this site, with additional works represented by galleries.