British-born, New York-based artist, Shantell Martin is known for her distinctive black and white drawings, which she doodles on everything around her, experimenting with textiles, ceramics, circuitry, and embroidery.
Martin has been drawing since she was a little girl, doodling underneath her bed and inside the curtains in her bedroom. Her career launched fairly quickly, and she’s since collaborated with huge brands such as Nike, Vitra, Max Mara, and Tiffany & Co. She also worked with legendary artists such as Kendrick Lamar and designer Kelly Wearstler.
“Intention is a very powerful aspect of existence,” said the artist in an interview with Create & Cultivate.
“Essentially, and I think many people whether ‘artists’ or not, can relate to being fueled by a purpose or the search for purpose. This purpose is like the internal line which for me becomes something external with the lines of my art. I have a purpose which is very much tied to exploring the essence of humanity and the world… it comes from a place of pure curiosity and empathy and I feel that intention to connect with the deepest part of myself and YOU is a universal feeling.”
Check out some of her playful creations in the gallery below.
