www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Mauro Martinez juxtaposes common pictorial forms from art history with the monotonous streams of online imagery that we, as an increasingly digital society, are so often subjected to. Skillfully utilizing metaphor, irony, and dark humor, Martinez’s paintings respond to the doctrines of internet culture, at once critiquing and mocking our relationship with contemporary imagery. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The process of self-acceptance Authenticity A breakdown that turned into a breakthrough The privilege behind social media Documentation through art Mauro’s “Sensitive Content Series” Drug addiction and loss The loss of Mauro’s brother Loss of nuance The current realities of our world The view of disposability within our society Having healthy conversations around differences www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/ztm_oruam www.maurocmartinez.com