Allyn Martinez

Ceramic Artist, Sculptor

I draw inspiration from the evolution of social perceptions and perceived expectations surrounding social norms, feminism, and personal anecdotes. The impact of those inspirations navigated me through life, as I translate my journey into my sculptures, leveraging various mediums and techniques to communicate the trials of my experiences. I hope my work will stimulate a level of discomfort whether it is through vulnerability, disagreement, representation, or subject matter.

I have a BFA in Sculpture from the University of Houston. I currently teach ceramics classes at 3rd Coast Clay and work out of my home studio in Tomball, Tx.

EDUCATION

University of Houston, Houston, TX — Bachelors of Fine Arts

August 2009-May 2012

Magna Cum Laude, Sculpture Block Program

Lone Star College System, Houston, TX — Associate of Arts

August 2005-May 2009

Events

Bayou City Clay Crawl, 3rd Coast Clay,  Houston, TX— December 2022

3rd Coast Clay & Friends, Houston, TX— November 2022

Private Event, Dripping Springs, TX— Custom Commission, Bustillo Wedding, October 2022

“PUSH”, The Alta Arts, Houston, TX— Group Juried Exhibition, August 2022

Private Event, Champions Ballroom, Houston, TX— Custom Commission, Private Party, June 2022

Bayou City Clay Crawl, 3rd Coast Clay, Houston, TX— Demo Instructor, December 2021

“Shift”, University of Houston, Houston, TX— Group Senior Exhibition, May 2012