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V. Kim Martinez
(1958 - )
Kim Martinez is a resident of Salt Lake City, Utah. For Martinez, figure painting is a way to explore and examine stereotypes. She uses lots of facial expressions to create a deep level of psychology in her characters. She is also fascinated with the sublime, and believes that validity comes through experience.
She is an active artist, muralist, and Assistant Professor at the University of Utah. In 2003, she received the Salt Lake City Mayors Visual Artist Award, recognizing her community involvement and contribution to the Utah Department of Corrections, Veterans Administration, Utah Hispanic Women's Association, First Step House and Art Access/Art Positive! She received the University of Utah, College of Fine Arts, Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching, Research, and Service in 2006. Martinez received fellowships from The Sara Lee Foundation, Ragsdale, Vermont Studio Center, The Bemis Center for Contemporary Art, and a National Endowment For The Arts-Utah Arts Council.