Opening Today: ‘Resilience and Rebirth’ at Center for the Arts

Resilience and Rebirth, a new exhibit by Martin Cervantez opens today at the Center from the Arts at the Candy Factory in Manassas.

Here is more information from the Center for the Arts:

Exhibit dates: July 10-August 31
Reception: July 13, 6-8 pm

Martin Cervantez enlisted in the Army Signal Corps in July 1986 as an illustrator, and it has drastically shaped his life ever since. Martin’s artwork and perspective are a direct result of these trying experiences.

As a previous Artist in Residence at the U.S. Army Center of Military History, Martin was responsible for capturing the history of the army through his art, but since his deployment, he has found that he can utilize art as a therapeutic tool for recovery and self-discovery.

Resilience and Rebirth is a visual exploration of Martin’s art therapy journey, and how its continued use has contributed to a whole new body of inspiring work: the Rebirth. The artist describes this transition as a “Rebirth through relocation, redefined vision, and relevance to my own experiences”. Learn more about Martin’s story & the power of art therapy at the reception Saturday, July 13, 6-8 pm. Receptions are free and open to the public.

Martin will be instructing two classes in July at Windy Knoll Farm (Nokesville) for ages 13-Adult.

Assemblage Art
July 8-July 12
Mon – Fri (10 am – 1 pm)

Painting – Mind, Body & Spirit
July 15-July 19
Mon – Fri (10 am – 1 pm)

Cervantez says:

“My art is about a lot of different things, in whatever mediums I decide are appropriate to the subject matter, reference, and site specific considerations.”

“My talent and skills are unrestricted, so therefore my choice of mediums is also unrestricted.  I walk the earth freely, observing, experiencing, and creating.”

“The greatest gift to the creator, is the creative.  I create, and I share my gifts and love with all those who I encounter.  Mind, body and spirit are the areas in which my work has assumed its roles. Meditation, assemblage, and representation are the main components which comprise my life’s work.”