Patrick Martinez will exhibit at the Art Silicon Valley/San Francisco international art fair October 8-11. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
SAN FRANCISCO – Filipino-Latino American artist Patrick Martinez, known for sublimely depicting subjects that are not seen as conventionally beautiful and usually taken for granted, will bring his works to Art Silicon Valley/San Francisco (Art SV/SF), the international contemporary and modern art fair to be held at the San Mateo County Event Center on October 8-11.
Martinez’s growing popularity as an urban artist is evident in the frequent exhibition of his work all over the U.S., from “Most Oddinism” (a group show at Art Basel in Miami) to the Guerrero Gallery in San Francisco.
A true millennial, Martinez utilizes his social media platforms to gain a loyal following beyond the predictable art world, like his 17,000 Instagram followers, which attest to his unique style of art
Art SV/SF is the Pacific Rim’s premier West Coast art fair that brings together more than 50 art galleries and artists from around the globe. This year’s contributors take advantage of exhibiting in the tech world’s backyard and will draw thousands of attendees, collectors and buyers. (Last year, avid art collector George Lucas, attended)
Lovely Spread, by Patrick Martinez
New for the four-day event, Art SV/SF is working with guest curator Christine Duval to present a special thematic exhibit that introduces new media artists who use, create or leverage on software. In addition, London-based artist duo Walter & Zoniel will debut its latest artwork, Prelude To Spectra, at this year’s event.
“Art Silicon Valley/San Francisco is a cultural destination event that offers visitors a variety of unique, inspiring and high-quality artwork that’s truly unparalleled on the West Coast,” said Nick Korniloff, director, founder and partner with Art Miami LLC.
This year’s program will feature a carefully selected group of international art galleries exhibiting: a wide range of contemporary and modern art and design; curated exhibitions; projects showcasing the latest works in technology, art and new media; educational programs designed to cultivate new and established collectors.
Second Annual Art Silicon Valley/San Francisco
WHAT: The second annual Art Silicon Valley/San Francisco (Art SV/SF) returns to the Bay Area on Columbus Day weekend October 8–11. A VIP private preview takes place on Thursday, October 8, at the San Mateo County Event Center. From 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ; Sun, October 11 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
PLATINUM VIP PREVIEW Thursday, October 8 from 6–7:30 p.m. Access for Art SV/SF Platinum VIP Cardholders VIP PREVIEW Thursday October 8 from 7:30–10 p.m.
ADMISSION: $25 for one-day pass· $30 for multiday pass· $15 for students 12–18 and seniors· $15 for groups of 10 or more· Free for children under 12 years old
For more information, contact: Brooke Gerson at brooke@art-miami.com or (760) 212-2193