As a photographer, I work toward developing photographs that capture a world that I encounter every day, 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 enhances my work and creates what I 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. This has enabled me to further explore the traits of the human mind that have such an impact on our everyday lives and history.
Casi Martinez’s previous exhibitions include the ULV "State Mind" Exhibition in 2023.
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