As a photographer I work toward developing photographs that capture a world that I encounter everyday, yet do not understand. When creating photographs I utilize household objects such as oil, bacon, soap, plastic and bubble wrap, to add to the image or construct the scene. Through the mixture of these mundane objects the manipulation of household objects to enhance my work, and create what I would see in my mind.
By incorporating alternative processes into my work I have been able to be more hands on with the photo making process. Experimenting with cyanotypes has led to a more abstract image that has allowed my work to move away from the traditional idea of a photograph. Enabling myself to further explore the traits of the human mind that have such an impact on our everyday lives and history.
Casi Martinez’s upcoming exhibitions in 2023 include the ULV "State Mind" Exhibition in April.
Martinez is a photographer working primarily in photography, video, alternative processes, who’s practice centers on portraits and abstraction, utilizing common household items and found material in order to enhance the work. Casi Martinez was born and raised in Southern California and is currently based in Upland, California. Martinez received her BA in Photography at the University of La Verne in La Verne, California May 2023.
Education
Spring 2023 – B.A. in Photography, Department of Art & Art History, University of La Verne, La Verne, California
Spring 2021 – Associates in Photography, Department of Art & Art History, Chaffey Community College, Rancho Cucamonga, California
Group Exhibitions
2023 – Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography, “State of Mind” University of La Verne, La Verne, California
2020 – Wignall Museum, “2020 Student Invitational,”Chaffey CommunityCollege, RanchoCucamonga, California
2019 – Progress Gallery, “To Be Honest,” Pomona, California