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Gina Martynova prints of Batik Beauty and Editorial Lady with Owls is now exclusively available in a limited 30 print edition with Otomys Arthouse.

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310gsm cotton rag / archival paper with Epson archival inks, these superb prints have a longevity of 108 years! Each piece is signed and an Authentication Certificate accompanies each piece. No more than 25 prints of this image will be released again.


INTRO


Starry is a surreal and whimsical world created by Gina Martynova. It is an introduction to the theatrical and eerie playground filled with a variety of intriguing characters, vegetation and scenic landscapes. The style beckons the viewer to discover and explore the fantastical concepts and newly added Starry Nesting Doll sets that take on a life of their own. There is also a limited edition Starry scarf collection, inspired by Gina’s background in fashion, love for textile prints and fashion accessories. Each scarf is derived from an existing painting, exploring the posibilities of wearable art.Gina also illustrates for Sea Love Project, who’s mission is to support projects through the Arts, Entertainment and the Sports industry that have a positive influence on our youth and their families. Through innova- tive initiatives; Sea Love strives to generate funding for a diverse range of programs; that are sustainable and humanitarian based.“The Virtuous Three”, is the foundation of Sea Love and it’s moral activity. Illustrated by Gina Martynova - The Virtues of Hope, Faith and Charity is a series of illustrations to inspire youth and their families to make positive choices and encourages world awareness and open mindedness.


BIO


Born in Moscow, Russia and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Gina Martynova is a third culture artist who’s work is a reflection of her mixed heritage and world travels. Through the Starry World, which has become her signature artist style, one can observe a fusion of cultures, art styles and philosophies. In August 2011, Gina had her debut solo show appropriately titled ‘Starry’, which was a compilation of watercolor, oil paintings, nesting dolls and scarves. Currently Gina is part of the ‘Power In Numbers’ show with Gallery Nucleus. Proceeds from the art sales will go towards the Red Cross and World Wildlife Fund. Last year Gina showcased the Starry Yaga Land Series witthe Hangar Galley, Wynwood durig Miami Art Basl 2011 with great reception as a feature artst. In 2010 Gina exhibited the Starry Black and White series during Miami Art Basel 2010 (Color Thumb Gallery). She was also the guest live painter at the ‘Get Your Dance On’ Event in conjunction with Artists Wanted and Art Slant in June 2011. A cultural gypsy and artist, Gina was recently in India to explore the nature, culture and history. She holds a BFA in General Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology.



ARTIST STATEMENT


Something Between Pop Surrealism and Fashion Illustration:

Surreal, bold and theatrical, Gina Martynova fuses technical craftsmanship with a whimsical and eerie imaginary inner world. Her illustrations provoke simultaneously dark, inviting and dramatic imagery. She is inspired by unique patterns found in nature, fashion, music, Russian and European illustrators of the early 20th century, Japanese woodblock prints, Indonesian arts and crafts as well as Alexander Pushkin's fairytales and imaginary world folkore. The tension between the extreme detail and open/vast negative space is essential to her aesthetic and is borrowed from the Taoist perceptions of harmony in nature. The Starry style examines excess and transformation, their effects on human nature and portrayal in fairytales, history, fashion and art. The concept is derived from the artist’s desire to explore her heritage, having lived abroad all her life, to glimpse into what has subconsciously been imprinted on her soul. The collection aims to combine traditional oil portraiture with surreal and experimental watercolor; creating a dialogue between the meticulous detailing and free flowing whimsy.



STARRY EYED GYPSY (STARRY)

Starry started out as a doodle in notebooks. Her full name is actually 'Starry Eyed Gypsy' (On the Moon). She is a vagabond alien botanist, who travels around the Universe collecting different specimens of life and to explore new worlds. Of course Starry is an extension of me, my life and a way to translate my thoughts, beliefs and observations through art. It is my way to comunicate through a character and to simulate my inner world and imagery that I have been inspired by. Starry is a cultural fusion of aesthetics, philosophy and design. She is an alien botanist and explorer who arrives on Earth and finds herself immersed in juxtapositions, irony and different cultures, some which highly value indulgence and promote fame and material wealth. Excess is found abundant and thriving on this planet.