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About Me

"... the work of self taught Mexican-American artist Daniel Martin Diaz ".... is broodingly personal" with "...a compelling, esoteric edge."
............................................................ -The Los Angeles Times
I am most influenced by the great amount of human suffering that has occurred throughout history and ones undying faith in the after life. Often times I am subconsciously influenced by world attitudes or stories and also by the people I am closest to. I prefer to keep an open mind and let the subject matter take on a life of its own.
DMD's Art Publications and Clients:
PBS, Warner Bros/Atlantic Records, Rolling Stone Magazine, Spin Magazine, MTV-2, Juxtapoz Magazine, Low Rider Magazine, Graphic Design USA, Shade Magazine, 3x3 Magazine, HM The Hard Music Magazine, "Orphans and Angels," New Zealand Feature Film, New American Paintings.
Blind Divine's music has been licensed by the following clients:
MTV-Real World, MTV-Direct Effect ,VH1-Driven:Jessica Simpson, VH1-Michael Jackson Special, VH1-Driven: Paula Abdul, VH1-Best Week Ever, MTV-Real World, A&E-BIOGRAPHY: Christina Onassis, A&E-Save Our History:Gold Rushm, A&E-First Ladies, A&E-Heir Apparent, Discovery-Living on the Down Low, History Channel-Hell The Devils Domain, Discovery-Extreme Engineering, Discovery-Critical Hour 3 thru 7 Episodes, Animal Planet-Cheetah Race Against Time, Animal Planet-Miami "Battle to Live", Soap Network-Soapography, Disney-Popular Season 2, JWM Productions, Odyssey Marine Exploration, National Geographic, Swarms!, Discovery Health Channel, Strictly Sex with Dr. Drew: was it good for you?
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ARTIST STATEMENT
One of my earliest memories as a child was the way death and religion played an important role in my familys life. My parents were born in Mexico with traditional beliefs, and their beliefs made their way into my subconscious. The fact that many of those beliefs seemed to render no logical explanation has also influenced me. These unanswered questions find a home in my work, which evokes the mystery, fear and irony of those vivid memories of my past. I do not claim to understand these questions. I just paint and let them reveal themselves to me.
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Listen to DMD's music Blind Divine

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/11/2006
Band Website: danielmartindiaz.com
Band Members: Blind Divine - Daniel Martin Diaz and Paula Catherine Valencia

Influences: Ephemera.
Sounds Like: Time worn memories.

Miraculum Christus, Oil painting on wood, Diaz

Iesu, Oil painting on wood, Diaz

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Exhibitions, Exorcisms, and End Time Prophecies.:

Record Label: Mysticus Publishing
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Hoodie and T-shirt Design

"In Death, Love Prevails", Hoodie and T-shirt, Men's and Women'sClick for more information...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:47:00 PST

SWEET CALAVERAS - Day of the Dead Group Show

SWEET CALAVERAS - Day of the Dead Group Show Oct 31-Nov 14, Opening Wednesday, October 31, 6pm-9pmGalerie d'art Yves Laroche4 St-Paul est, Montréal,QCH2Y 1G1, CANADATo purchase contact Ximena Becerra ...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 09:03:00 PST

New Book Release

Mysterium FideiA Retrospective Catalog Highlighting Diaz's CareerPaintings, Drawings, and Prints, 128-Page Cloth Hardback, 10x10 Full ColorClick for more informationA catalog highlighting Diaz's caree...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:55:00 PST

Limited Edtion Series of Etchings

Daniel Martin DiazNew Limited Edtion Series of EtchingsCommisioned by Mesa Arts Center. Printed by Master Printer David Manje.Printed on 15" x 11" Magnani Italian Paper100% Cotton, pH Neutral, Acid F...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:28:00 PST

Hard Rock Hotel

Downlow Art ShowCurated byM Modern GalleryHard Rock HotelFriday June 29th and 30th, 7:00pm-10:00pmSPYon VEGAS exclusive V.I.P.Featuring new work by: Shag, Tim Biskup, Daniel Martin Diaz,Naoto Hattori,...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:03:00 PST

ART Santa Fe 2007

ART Santa Fe 2007Exposition Dates: July 13 - 15, 2007Vernissage Date: July 12, 2007El Museo Cultural de Santa FeSanta Fe, New Mexico, USA Visit the Billy Shire Fine Arts booth. Diaz will be BSFA's fea...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:31:00 PST

Washington D.C.

Lowbrow/Pop Surrealism Artists Descend on Washington, D.C.Hemphill Gallery1515 14th St. NWWashington, DC 2005March 3 - April 7Reception, March 3, 6:30 - 8:30Group exhibition: Glenn Barr, Gary Baseman,...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:21:00 PST

Metamorphosis - Publication of 50 Visionary Artists

Diaz's work will be included in the book Metamorphosis. Metamorphosis is one of the most comprehensive books on the surreal, fantastic realist, psychedelic and visionary arts. These are some of the ar...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:10:00 PST

Tribute to Dimebag of PANTERA

Diaz was invited by curator Curse Mackey to paint a tribute guitar.Sponsored by Dean Guitars. The Participating Artist list reads like a who's who in Rock: Ozzy Osbourne , James Hetfield, Dave Navarro...
Posted by Daniel Martin Diaz on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 06:25:00 PST