SHANTELL MARTIN (B.1980)

Marble Head

ink on marble

9 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 inches (24.76 x 16.51 x 5.08 cm)

Executed in 2013

Wooden block affixed to reverse with suspension hole.

PROVENANCE:

Shantell Martin Studio, Los Angeles

NOTES:

Created in 2013, Marble Head reflects Shantell Martin’s signature visual vocabulary of bold, black lines and expressive faces. Carved into a smooth slab of marble, the minimalist portrait distills the artist’s exploration of identity, presence, and perception. The asymmetrical shape and sculptural quality lend the work a raw, yet refined character, underscoring Martin’s ability to translate her dynamic drawings into multidimensional form.