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  • Jessica Martin

    Part-time Lecturer

    Email
    martinj4@newschool.edu

    Office Location
    L - 2 West 13th Street

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    Jessica Martin

    Profile

    Jessica Martin uses the tools of design and architecture to explore natural and unatural material processes. Investigating and interrupting the life cycles of minerals and other matter by working directly with the earth as well as industrial suppliers, Martin is interested in the cretive and functional reuse of material. She employs various techniques of art, craft, and technology, including joinery, computer programming, and material synthesis. Cinders (2021), Martin's architectural thesis project for her M.Arch at The School of Architecture, is an ephemeral, experimental shelter located in Yavapai County, Arizona. Designed as a refuge for humans, animals and plants, Cinders is an examination of the Chaparral desert ecosystem, its geological structures, aesthetic formations, and cosmic timescales, from conception to decay. Cinders was shortlisted for a Dezeen Award and mentioned in places like Wallpaper and The Architect's Newspaper. Besides her solo work as an artist, Martin's practice includes collaborative endeavors including CUBE, a project of curatorial and design work revolving around electronic music. Martin's work has been exhibited in venues such as Design Miami, JONALDDUDD, Tile Blush, MOCA North Miami, and elsewhere. Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, Martin was raised in Miami, Florida. She currently lives in New York City. 

     

    Degrees Held

    M. Arch The School of Architecture

    BFA New World School of the Arts

    Recent Publications

    https://www.dezeen.com/awards/2022/shortlists/cinders/

    Research Interests

    ecology, degrowth, landscape, land art, bio-chemistry, bio-materials

    Awards And Honors

    Dezeen Short Lists 2022

    https://www.dezeen.com/awards/2022/shortlists/cinders/

     

    Past Courses

    Representation and Analysis
    PUID 2020, Fall 2024

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