Join Jet for the opening of his solo exhibition, "Arbolito" at MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana on the first Friday of June 2025, 06/06/25. This exhibition presents new work, drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of his native culture, where ornate patterns and abstract forms are combined to explore the passage of time.

"Arbolito" is on view at MACLA June 06, 2025 - August 10, 2025

Born in Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico, and raised in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Jet [Martinez] is inspired by his native culture’s roots in pottery, weaving, and embroidery. He creates rhythmic patterns in his public artwork, allowing him to bridge the gap between his life in Mexico and his teen years in the United States.

“The creation of a project is the creation of a problem to work on or solve. I think that’s a lot of what artists do—we make problems for ourselves.” - Jet Martinez

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Article written by Alyssarhaye Graciano

Video by Daniel Garcia