One and a Half Feet by Julie Martinez, Oil on Canvas Acrylic on Paper When he was 16 years

When he was 16 years old he realized his artwork could be wonderfully applied to more than just the canvas

I hope to invite people to the space of absolute truth that exists in me

From around 1985 I was competing in various competitions around the world

The colour patterns can be interpreted as phosphenes - the colours and shapes that float around when we close our eyes during meditation - but certain shapes can also be seen referring to fertility

Here it is in all its glory

One and a Half Feet by Julie Martinez, Oil on Canvas Acrylic on Paper When he was 16 years18 x 10 Original Artwork Oil on Canvas Bio: I am a Zimbabwean born artist living in South Africa. I love exploring the expression and language of the human body in its various forms as well as colour, humour and nuance.