Lot 115
JIM MARTIN (American 1953-2019) A DRAWING, "Bucko," 1993,
chalk on paper; 72" x 50 1/4", framed 75" x 53".
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Provenance:
Property of University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas; Davis/McClain Gallery, Houston, Texas.
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Notes:
Jim was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and spent his childhood and teen years in New Orleans and Houston. He received a BFA in art from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. After starting his art career in Texas, Jim then set off for New York City. During his fifteen-year sojourn in New York, he was represented by the Charles Cowles Gallery and the Sherry French Gallery. In addition to maintaining his studio practice, Jim founded a construction management business with his brother Robert that completed ever-larger projects, culminating in the complete renovation of a 128 building complex and supervising over 450 craftspeople. Throughout, Jim's genius at managing complex and endless details spurred his group of artisans to make their best work. In the late 1980's seeking a new challenge and a break from life in New York, Jim moved to Isla Mujeres, Mexico for three years, where he managed all aspects of the start-up of a restaurant and live music club. It was there his passion for fun, music, and scuba diving flourished. Upon his return from Mexico, Jim moved to Houston, where he was able to more fully focus on his art career while also working as a Project Manager for CE Ward Constructors. He was warmly welcomed back to the Texas art scene with representation by the Hiram Butler Gallery and subsequently the Barbara Davis Gallery. His work was acquired for the permanent collections of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, San Antonio Museum of Art, Chilewich, Inc., Gensler & Associates, Jackson and Walker Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation, Panhandle Eastern, SBC Communications (now known as AT&T), and the University of St. Thomas in Houston.
Source: Holly Johnson Gallery. -
Condition:
Minor debris inside the frame. No apparent signature.
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