Alex Martinez (also known by his
Tag name SHINE)
is a United States-born international artist who specializes in
graffiti
Graffiti (plural; singular ''graffiti'' or ''graffito'', the latter rarely used except in archeology) is art that is written, painted or drawn on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from s ...
art.
He has worked as an illustrator and muralist in
Greece
Greece,, or , romanized: ', officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders ...
and the
UK.
His uncle is the Mexican actor/dancer
Adalberto Martinez
Adalberto Martínez Chávez (25 January 1916 – April 4, 2003), better known in the entertainment world as Resortes, was a renowned Mexican actor. Known primarily for his talent as a comedian, Resortes was also a dancer. His stage name is Spanis ...
.
Career
Martinez is best known for his UK work in and around
London's Notting Hill where he maintains a studio.
Martinez was commissioned by
Madame Tussauds for the
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the b ...
exhibition, in which he exhibited both
Wildstyle and signature spray can techniques. He attended the
Meeting of Styles graffiti event in 2008.
Martinez has created community murals in
W11.
He curated the first two mobile graffiti exhibitions (Canvas and found Ply-board works) for the
Portobello Film Festival
The Portobello Film Festival is an independent international film festival based in London, which annually premiers over 700 new films, including features, shorts, documentaries, music films, and animation. Additionally, workshops and talks wi ...
.
His mural of
Samuel Beckett, on
Blenheim Crescent in London, has been used for book jackets and postcards.
Martinez spends much of his time working abroad.
Martinez has written on
graffiti
Graffiti (plural; singular ''graffiti'' or ''graffito'', the latter rarely used except in archeology) is art that is written, painted or drawn on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from s ...
and
street art under the pen name SHINE.
See also
*
List of Street Artists
This is a list of notable street artists.
Africa Egypt
* Alaa Awad - street art, painter
* Aya Tarek – graffiti
* Chico – stencil graffiti, street art
* El Teneen – graffiti
* Ganzeer – stencil graffiti
* Keizer – stenc ...
*
List of Greek Americans
*
List of Mexican Americans
References
External links
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Place of birth missing (living people)
Living people
American graffiti artists
American expatriates in the United Kingdom
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