C.J. Martin is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Indianapolis, IN.  His work deals with themes of Self and the Absurd based on concepts from existentialism and psychoanalytic theory. While conceptual, his work has mostly taken the form of medium to large scale abstraction over the last two years. Although his studio practice has lately been largely focused on painting, he also works with photography, collage and installation.  C.J.’s studio practice is diverse in media and form, but united by conceptual concerns.  His paintings mix an expressionistic, gestural approach to painting with drawing, printing, collage and found objects.
C.J. received a Bachelors of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts from Christopher Newport University in Virginia and a Masters of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis.  He has taught Painting and Drawing at both Herron and at Indiana University in Kokomo.