Donald Martiny's One World Trade Center Permanent Art Installation

This video is an intimate look at Donald Martiny’s creation of two monumental works which are permanently installed in the Lobby of One World Trade Center.
Donald Martiny’s evolution as an artist began with the inspiration to break the rectangle and the art's historical reference to the window or portal. His monumental brushstrokes bring the figure and experience of the painting forward, initiating an intimate and dynamic relationship with the viewer.
Martiny states: “I want the experience of my work to take place in the same space as the viewer. I believe life is in motion, I want my work to celebrate life. There are no straight lines in my work. The works are sweeping dynamic gestures. The painting is the gesture, the gesture is the painting.”
This revolutionary concept led to the seven yearlong development of a new kind of paint that is strong enough to work without the traditional canvas or panel (ground).
This paint allows Martiny to create monumental paintings, often made directly with his hands, the brushstrokes form an intimate signature of the artist.
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Image credits courtesy of Fort Wayne Museum of Art and The Baker Sponder Gallery
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[@MaxamillianStudio]

Donald Martiny is an incredible artist and this was a life changing experience!

[@amirdarvaish]

Great abstract backgrounds ...no words...I m with U all time in futures

[@joaogirao4280]

Beautiful - I love to do the same, just on a smaller scale - love it

[@cliffdariff74]

Thank you sir for telling this to us.

[@MaxamillianStudio]

Donald's career has been on a rocket ship over the past 6 years! it has been a pleasure to watch!

[@nickrodis6862]

Thank you

[@shoWbitz]

Love the impasto. Delicious.

[@MaxamillianStudio]

Donald is a fantastic artist. His work with the Paul Taylor Dance Company World Premier opens at the Lincoln Center this November 3rd.

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Wond’rous

[@MaxamillianStudio]

I'm so happy you enjoy his work! Seeing it in person is just incredible.

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

@@MaxamillianStudio - one day I dream of visiting - Blessings from New Zealand

[@MMARCOPPICASSO]

Why?

[@MaxamillianStudio]

I'm not sure how to respond other than art is often a celebration and reflection of life. Each artist tries to capture and embody some aspect of the human experience. I hope you explore more and find work that you enjoy.

[@davidsavage2650]

5 plus minute video, about 30 seconds of art. Mostly the artists verbal diarrhea. Show the art already.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Couldn't agree more.

[@souzanemayes5670]

Seriously?