Martin’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Sanctuary
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Lever #1
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Avey, from Cane
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Carma, from Cane
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Esther, from Cane
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Karintha, from Cane
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Becky, from Cane
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Fern, from Cane
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Three Holes
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Bona, from Cane
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Cane
Martin Puryear (American, born 1941) written by Jean Toomer (American, 1894-1967)

Dark Loop
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Untitled, Drawing for Sanctuary (recto and verso)
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Mile of Sculpture
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Phrygian
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Untitled (LA MoCA portfolio)
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Untitled IV
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Untitled
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Jug
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Untitled V
Martin Puryear American, born 1941