My art asks more questions than it answers.

I create archetypal metaphors — sculptures and masks that give form to qualities, characters and situations. My abstract figures connect to something older than language. They are a response to our Liquid Age. I explain that in my Statement.

These figures are not illustrations of ideas. They are thresholds. Enter with genuine curiosity and something shifts — an unexpected recognition, a quiet conversation with yourself. That shift is what I'm after.

Original sculptures, masks, and paintings are available through this website. My Portland, Oregon studio is both workspace and gallery. Visitors welcome by appointment.

Represented by select galleries.

Threshold guardian - archetype of the collective unconscious — “Between Worlds” - Mixed media on carved wood base.

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Chas Martin’s sculptures evoke memories, stir emotions, elicit questions or amuse. And they engage your imagination. These archetypal figures connect us with primal experiences and feelings. . See complete sculpture portfolio.

what is a shaman symbolized through sculpture — “Dream Maker” - recent sculpture

deja vu meaning through sculpture explores psyche — “Deja Vu” - recent sculpture

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Masks either conceal or amplify the wearer’s identify. Like his sculptures, Martin’s masks reach into our psychological depths. This series expands the faces of his sculptures to human scale and larger exploring these archetypal figures. See complete mask portfolio.

Devorative mask of past lives symbolic meaning — “Past Lives” - contemporary mask

large wall art decorative mask — “Truth Be Told” - large scale mask

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Martin’s watercolors and acrylics fall into two categories. His spirit paintings are similar to his sculptures and masks. His landscape paintings are more traditional, attracting many students to his popular painting classes.