Appearing at Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers for the first time is contemporary artist Pow Martinez from Manila. On offer here is an abstract piece illustrating a portrait in polychromatic palette. Extensively drawing from the tradition of grotesque, pop imagery and genre music, Martinez offers eclectic and humorous take on Filipino history, culture, art scene and market as well as phenomena like Pinoy pop culture. An interdisciplinary artist, Pow Martinez studied Painting at the Kalayaan College (2004 - 2006) and Visual Communication at the University of the Philippines (2002 - 2004), holding degrees in both subjects. His practice ranges from traditional media such as painting to sound and sculptural installations. Martinez’s works have been exhibited in the Philippines and internationally (in Germany, France, Thailand, United States and others). Being one of the most promising and prolific young artists in the Philippines, he has received the prestigious Ataneo Art Award in 2010. He has held over 15 solo exhibitions since 2007.