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- Comment: You cannot cite Wikipedia as a source on Wikipedia; if you wish to link to other articles, that is done by internal ('wiki') linking.Removing those leaves only three actual citations, meaning that the vast majority of the draft is unreferenced. (In any case, there are already now several passages without a single citation.) Where is all this information coming from?
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RenRen1123, I see that
the photograph of Martin that's used here is described as your own work. If you knew Martin, then please read and digest the
Plain and simple conflict of interest guide, and act on it.
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- Comment: Sample: Ernest's art was deeply influenced by his experiences in the bullfighting ring, where he was regularly confronted with mortality. His painting "Matador Contemplating Death" powerfully captures the raw emotion and conflict inherent in bullfighting. Ernest frequently explored dichotomies or duos (dualities) in his work, such as life and death, good and evil, and truth and lies. Through his art, Ernest asserted that spiritual and ethereal forces, rather than material or tangible ones, lie at the heart of human existence. (1) Not "Ernest", but "Martin", please. (2) What are the sources (or what is the source) for this?
Hoary (
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Ernest J.T. Martin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | July 5, 1927, Salem, Virginia |
| Died | October 2, 2015, Claremont CA, age 88 |
| Education | Art Students League of New York |
| Known for | Professional matador, painter, author, patented inventor, and martial artist. |
| Notable work | "The Event that Divided the World" (2001), "Ode to Odysseus—The Fall of Troy" (2000) |
| Movement | Abstract Expressionism, New York School |
Ernest J. T. Martin (July 5, 1927—October 2, 2015) was an American painter and sculptor whose work earned international awards. Martin was exhibited in museums in Europe, Central, and South America, as well as in the United States.
Martin was also a professional matador, a world traveler, a published author, patented inventor, martial artist, jewelry designer, lecturer, and a friend of many celebrated artists.
He served in WW II and was a Combat Veteran in the United States Coast Guard in five theaters of war. He was also a 20 MM gunner, honorably discharged in 1946.
Early life
Born in Roanoke Virginia, Martin was the youngest son of William Knox Martin. [1], a pioneer aviator who was the first man to fly over the Andes mountains, and Isabel Maria Vieco (from Colombia).
His parents were married in the Panama Canal Zone, in Panama in 1921. Ernest’s father was killed in an automobile accident in Watertown NY in 1927. Isabel Martin moved to New York City with her 3 young sons, Knox Jr. [2], Samuel Morris, and Ernest.
Ernest Martin’s art career started with his first one-man exhibition in 1934, at Public School 169 in New York City. He was seven years old. His art continued to be exhibited in public libraries in Manhattan until 1943, when he enlisted in the Coast Guard.
Art Career: Making Connections/New York City
Utilizing the GI Bill in 1946, Martin enrolled at the Art Students League of New York City [3] and quickly became a recognized painter there. He studied with instructor and artist Morris Kantor. [4]
Martin often reminisced about the time, in the early 1950's, when he was standing near Carnegie Hall in New York waiting to cross the street. Copious bird droppings fell onto his shoulder and on that of a fellow pedestrian. Also hit in the face, the other man began cursing in Spanish. Stunned, Martin thought, “This is Salvador Dalí!” Extracting Dali’s handkerchief from his pocket, Martin cleaned him up. Perhaps it was their soiled solidarity that prompted Salvador Dalí [5] to invite Martin to the elite Russian Tea Room for cognac. [6]
Dali and Martin became friends after that, and Dali introduced him to Peggy Guggenheim [7]. Peggy introduced Martin to Solomon R. Guggenheim [8]
Solomon acquired several of Ernest Martin's pieces for his personal collection. In 1956, Guggenheim Director James Johnson Sweeney acquired six of Ernest’s major paintings for the Guggenheim’s permanent collection. See James Johnson Sweeney Letter, dated 1956.
Abstract Expressionism
1946 to 1950 was a stimulating era for Martin as he participated artistically in the Avant-garde movement known as Abstract Expressionism. Martin painted with many artists of the time, drank with them, got into heated discussions with them, attended parties, openings and events with them. His works were shown in group shows with theirs. Many members of this community became known for breaking barriers in this new language of art, including notable artists De Kooning, Kline, Krasner, Pollock, Nakian, and many others, as well as Knox Martin, Martin's older brother. Martin's works were exhibited at New York galleries, including the Egan and Poindexter. (Interview with Clara Congoro, Barranquilla, Colombia,1983.)
Teacher and Matador
 Ernest Martin in the Plaza de Toros, Mexico City D.F., Mexico, 1952 |
In 1952, Martin moved to Mexico, where he studied and taught painting and sculpture at the Escuela National de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado in Mexico City. His artwork was represented by the Trini Art Gallery in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
He reconnected with Salvador Dali in Mexico City. Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and Siqueiros became good friends and influential in Martin’s artistic development.
Martin had been fascinated with bullfighting from an early age. When he moved to Mexico, he met Armillita, a beloved Mexican matador.
Armillita was so impressed by Martin’s courage that he took him on as a student, and trained him to become a professional bullfighter. Martin became known as "El Gitano", the Gypsy. He fought bulls from 1952 to 1964, in Mexico, Spain, France, and Portugal.
Europe
While in France in the early 1950's, Martin met Douglas Cooper, world art historian and art collector, at a bullfight. Cooper brought Picasso to witness Martin's skills in the bullfighting arena, and personally introduced the two artists. Martin was invited to work side-by-side with Picasso at the home of Douglas Cooper in Château de Castille in Argilliers and in Vallauris, France.
In 1954, Picasso and Douglas Cooper set up a one-man exhibition for Martin at the prestigious Museé des Beaux-Artes in Nîmes, France. [9] [10]
Major Themes and Practice in Martin’s Art
Martin was a prolific artist who worked across multiple media, producing both figurative and abstract works characterized by bold, energetic color. His habit of writing or painting on the backs of his canvases added an additional layer of commentary or artistic expression to his work. Martin's artistic practice was defined by his daily painting routine, which he maintained for over eight decades.
Martin's art was deeply influenced by his experiences in the bullfighting ring, where he was regularly confronted with mortality. His painting "Matador Contemplating Death" powerfully captures the raw emotion and conflict inherent in bullfighting. Martin frequently explored dichotomies or duos (dualities) in his work, such as life and death, good and evil, and truth and lies. Through his art, Martin asserted that spiritual and ethereal forces, rather than material or tangible ones, lie at the heart of human existence.
To express these ideas, Martin employed a variety of techniques, such as juxtaposing straight lines and curves, using strong contrasting colors, and playing with bold forms, lights, and darks. Sometimes he created recognizable objects, while at other times he worked more abstractly, using brushwork to convey emotion without attachment to specific objects.
Personal Life
Outside of his art, Martin's personal life included four marriages and six children. Some of his children also pursued careers as artists. America Martin and Mars Callahan.
Awards, Honors, Publications
- President Magloire Medal of Honor for Art Contribution to the Haitian Nation
- Institute Français Award
- Art Student’s League Fine Arts Award 1946-1947
- “The Arts of Voodoo, Houngan Artistic Symbols of Vevers” by Ernest J.T. Martin, published jointly by The Pan American Institute and Haitian Cultural Institute, 1958
- “Haitian Art, Sculptures, and Paintings” by Ernest J.T. Martin, 1956, published by the Episcopal Church, Haiti
- “The Warlock” by Ernest J.T. Martin, Mars Publications,1983
Selected Public and Private Collections
Public and private collections in France, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Virginia, Florida, Nevada, New York, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles
References
- ^ Ficke, George (September 22, 2022). "WILLIAM KNOX MARTIN 1891-1927". The Early Birds of Aviation, Inc. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ "Knox Martin", Wikipedia, 2023-02-15, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ "Art Students League of New York", Wikipedia, 2023-03-09, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ "Morris Kantor", Wikipedia, 2023-02-26, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ "Salvador Dalí", Wikipedia, 2023-03-29, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ Bolinger, Brenda (December 12, 2009). "An Intense Man, Shaped By Hunger For Life". Claremont Courier Newspaper. pp. 1–15–17.
- ^ "Peggy Guggenheim", Wikipedia, 2023-03-22, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ "Solomon R. Guggenheim", Wikipedia, 2023-03-08, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ Marie, Clairefont (September 26, 1954). "Le vernissage de l'exposition du peintre-torero Ernest Martin s'est Deroule au musee des Beaux-Arts". Le Meridional La France (in French). p. 1.
- ^ Jeanne, Auclaire (September 24, 1954). "L'ART PICTURAL A NIMES Une visite a l'atelier du peintre americain Ernest MARTIN". La Vie Nimoise (in French). p. 1.
Category:20th-century American male artists Category:20th-century American painters Category:20th-century American sculptors Category:21st-century American painters Category:Abstract expressionist artists Category:Painters from New York (state) Category:Art Students League of New York alumni Category:Military personnel from New York City Category:United States Coast Guard personnel of World War II Category:American bullfighters
| Submission declined on 20 August 2023 by
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- Comment: Please remove all inline external links; convert to citations where relevant.
DoubleGrazing (
talk) 08:45, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: You cannot cite Wikipedia as a source on Wikipedia; if you wish to link to other articles, that is done by internal ('wiki') linking.Removing those leaves only three actual citations, meaning that the vast majority of the draft is unreferenced. (In any case, there are already now several passages without a single citation.) Where is all this information coming from?
DoubleGrazing (
talk) 08:44, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
- Comment:
RenRen1123, I see that
the photograph of Martin that's used here is described as your own work. If you knew Martin, then please read and digest the
Plain and simple conflict of interest guide, and act on it.
Hoary (
talk) 08:36, 16 April 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Sample: Ernest's art was deeply influenced by his experiences in the bullfighting ring, where he was regularly confronted with mortality. His painting "Matador Contemplating Death" powerfully captures the raw emotion and conflict inherent in bullfighting. Ernest frequently explored dichotomies or duos (dualities) in his work, such as life and death, good and evil, and truth and lies. Through his art, Ernest asserted that spiritual and ethereal forces, rather than material or tangible ones, lie at the heart of human existence. (1) Not "Ernest", but "Martin", please. (2) What are the sources (or what is the source) for this?
Hoary (
talk) 11:34, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
Ernest J.T. Martin | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Born | July 5, 1927, Salem, Virginia |
| Died | October 2, 2015, Claremont CA, age 88 |
| Education | Art Students League of New York |
| Known for | Professional matador, painter, author, patented inventor, and martial artist. |
| Notable work | "The Event that Divided the World" (2001), "Ode to Odysseus—The Fall of Troy" (2000) |
| Movement | Abstract Expressionism, New York School |
Ernest J. T. Martin (July 5, 1927—October 2, 2015) was an American painter and sculptor whose work earned international awards. Martin was exhibited in museums in Europe, Central, and South America, as well as in the United States.
Martin was also a professional matador, a world traveler, a published author, patented inventor, martial artist, jewelry designer, lecturer, and a friend of many celebrated artists.
He served in WW II and was a Combat Veteran in the United States Coast Guard in five theaters of war. He was also a 20 MM gunner, honorably discharged in 1946.
Early life
Born in Roanoke Virginia, Martin was the youngest son of William Knox Martin. [1], a pioneer aviator who was the first man to fly over the Andes mountains, and Isabel Maria Vieco (from Colombia).
His parents were married in the Panama Canal Zone, in Panama in 1921. Ernest’s father was killed in an automobile accident in Watertown NY in 1927. Isabel Martin moved to New York City with her 3 young sons, Knox Jr. [2], Samuel Morris, and Ernest.
Ernest Martin’s art career started with his first one-man exhibition in 1934, at Public School 169 in New York City. He was seven years old. His art continued to be exhibited in public libraries in Manhattan until 1943, when he enlisted in the Coast Guard.
Art Career: Making Connections/New York City
Utilizing the GI Bill in 1946, Martin enrolled at the Art Students League of New York City [3] and quickly became a recognized painter there. He studied with instructor and artist Morris Kantor. [4]
Martin often reminisced about the time, in the early 1950's, when he was standing near Carnegie Hall in New York waiting to cross the street. Copious bird droppings fell onto his shoulder and on that of a fellow pedestrian. Also hit in the face, the other man began cursing in Spanish. Stunned, Martin thought, “This is Salvador Dalí!” Extracting Dali’s handkerchief from his pocket, Martin cleaned him up. Perhaps it was their soiled solidarity that prompted Salvador Dalí [5] to invite Martin to the elite Russian Tea Room for cognac. [6]
Dali and Martin became friends after that, and Dali introduced him to Peggy Guggenheim [7]. Peggy introduced Martin to Solomon R. Guggenheim [8]
Solomon acquired several of Ernest Martin's pieces for his personal collection. In 1956, Guggenheim Director James Johnson Sweeney acquired six of Ernest’s major paintings for the Guggenheim’s permanent collection. See James Johnson Sweeney Letter, dated 1956.
Abstract Expressionism
1946 to 1950 was a stimulating era for Martin as he participated artistically in the Avant-garde movement known as Abstract Expressionism. Martin painted with many artists of the time, drank with them, got into heated discussions with them, attended parties, openings and events with them. His works were shown in group shows with theirs. Many members of this community became known for breaking barriers in this new language of art, including notable artists De Kooning, Kline, Krasner, Pollock, Nakian, and many others, as well as Knox Martin, Martin's older brother. Martin's works were exhibited at New York galleries, including the Egan and Poindexter. (Interview with Clara Congoro, Barranquilla, Colombia,1983.)
Teacher and Matador
|
Ernest Martin in the Plaza de Toros, Mexico City D.F., Mexico, 1952 |
In 1952, Martin moved to Mexico, where he studied and taught painting and sculpture at the Escuela National de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado in Mexico City. His artwork was represented by the Trini Art Gallery in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
He reconnected with Salvador Dali in Mexico City. Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and Siqueiros became good friends and influential in Martin’s artistic development.
Martin had been fascinated with bullfighting from an early age. When he moved to Mexico, he met Armillita, a beloved Mexican matador.
Armillita was so impressed by Martin’s courage that he took him on as a student, and trained him to become a professional bullfighter. Martin became known as "El Gitano", the Gypsy. He fought bulls from 1952 to 1964, in Mexico, Spain, France, and Portugal.
Europe
While in France in the early 1950's, Martin met Douglas Cooper, world art historian and art collector, at a bullfight. Cooper brought Picasso to witness Martin's skills in the bullfighting arena, and personally introduced the two artists. Martin was invited to work side-by-side with Picasso at the home of Douglas Cooper in Château de Castille in Argilliers and in Vallauris, France.
In 1954, Picasso and Douglas Cooper set up a one-man exhibition for Martin at the prestigious Museé des Beaux-Artes in Nîmes, France. [9] [10]
Major Themes and Practice in Martin’s Art
Martin was a prolific artist who worked across multiple media, producing both figurative and abstract works characterized by bold, energetic color. His habit of writing or painting on the backs of his canvases added an additional layer of commentary or artistic expression to his work. Martin's artistic practice was defined by his daily painting routine, which he maintained for over eight decades.
Martin's art was deeply influenced by his experiences in the bullfighting ring, where he was regularly confronted with mortality. His painting "Matador Contemplating Death" powerfully captures the raw emotion and conflict inherent in bullfighting. Martin frequently explored dichotomies or duos (dualities) in his work, such as life and death, good and evil, and truth and lies. Through his art, Martin asserted that spiritual and ethereal forces, rather than material or tangible ones, lie at the heart of human existence.
To express these ideas, Martin employed a variety of techniques, such as juxtaposing straight lines and curves, using strong contrasting colors, and playing with bold forms, lights, and darks. Sometimes he created recognizable objects, while at other times he worked more abstractly, using brushwork to convey emotion without attachment to specific objects.
Personal Life
Outside of his art, Martin's personal life included four marriages and six children. Some of his children also pursued careers as artists. America Martin and Mars Callahan.
Awards, Honors, Publications
- President Magloire Medal of Honor for Art Contribution to the Haitian Nation
- Institute Français Award
- Art Student’s League Fine Arts Award 1946-1947
- “The Arts of Voodoo, Houngan Artistic Symbols of Vevers” by Ernest J.T. Martin, published jointly by The Pan American Institute and Haitian Cultural Institute, 1958
- “Haitian Art, Sculptures, and Paintings” by Ernest J.T. Martin, 1956, published by the Episcopal Church, Haiti
- “The Warlock” by Ernest J.T. Martin, Mars Publications,1983
Selected Public and Private Collections
Public and private collections in France, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Virginia, Florida, Nevada, New York, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles
References
- ^ Ficke, George (September 22, 2022). "WILLIAM KNOX MARTIN 1891-1927". The Early Birds of Aviation, Inc. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ "Knox Martin", Wikipedia, 2023-02-15, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ "Art Students League of New York", Wikipedia, 2023-03-09, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ "Morris Kantor", Wikipedia, 2023-02-26, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ "Salvador Dalí", Wikipedia, 2023-03-29, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ Bolinger, Brenda (December 12, 2009). "An Intense Man, Shaped By Hunger For Life". Claremont Courier Newspaper. pp. 1–15–17.
- ^ "Peggy Guggenheim", Wikipedia, 2023-03-22, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ "Solomon R. Guggenheim", Wikipedia, 2023-03-08, retrieved 2023-03-30
- ^ Marie, Clairefont (September 26, 1954). "Le vernissage de l'exposition du peintre-torero Ernest Martin s'est Deroule au musee des Beaux-Arts". Le Meridional La France (in French). p. 1.
- ^ Jeanne, Auclaire (September 24, 1954). "L'ART PICTURAL A NIMES Une visite a l'atelier du peintre americain Ernest MARTIN". La Vie Nimoise (in French). p. 1.
Category:20th-century American male artists Category:20th-century American painters Category:20th-century American sculptors Category:21st-century American painters Category:Abstract expressionist artists Category:Painters from New York (state) Category:Art Students League of New York alumni Category:Military personnel from New York City Category:United States Coast Guard personnel of World War II Category:American bullfighters