Colin Martinez (b. 1999 Columbus, OH) is a visual artist and landscape architect who lives and works in Chicago, IL.
Colin Martinez (b. 1999 Columbus, OH) is a visual artist and landscape architect who lives and works in Chicago, IL.
The works are intimate yet universal, pairing evocative text with snapshots of everyday moments—kittens nestled together, a heart-shaped sign pleading for salvation, or the glow of streetlights against an empty night sky. These frames are at once playful and profound, inviting viewers to pause and consider the wisdom embedded in the mundane. In their simplicity, these images offer a quiet space for reflection amidst the chaos of modern life.
Polaroid Wisdoms debuted at the 2025 Dense Magazine Jersey Art Book Fair.