Art Show and Sale

Michael J. Martin

Join us for the Artist Reception June 6th 2-4pm

This exhibit explores how images can evoke memories of specific events or places. It invites viewers to recall moments when they were so fully present in their surroundings that they felt transported back to those times, reliving those emotions and experiences.

The exhibit blends actual and imagined scenes, using paintings to spark similar memories and emotions within the viewer. It encourages us to be present and appreciate the “here and now.”

Imagine the hustle and bustle at that corner, the tranquillity of a quiet moment spent exploring an abandoned truck in the field, or the serene enjoyment of a solitary seat overlooking a view only you can see.

Which paintings resonate with you? How do they evoke your senses and emotions?

Artist Michael J. Martin B.A., B.Ed. resides in Saskatoon, where he worked as a Graphic Designer and Art instructor for more than 42 years.

A University of Saskatchewan graduate, Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts and Education degree, majoring in Visual Arts.

He taught Art in rural Saskatchewan high schools and for the City of Saskatoon Recreation Department before starting private classes and opening his studio in 2003.

Now retired from teaching and Graphic Design, he focuses more on his creative efforts in the studio.

Michael's portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes are known for his strong style of realism and technical expertise. His artworks are found in private collections across Canada, in Japan and the U.S.