Thomas Martinez Pilnik
Thomas Martinez Pilnik
Thomas Martinez Pilnik (b. 1993) is a British-Brazilian artist whose interdisciplinary practice is shaped by a multicultural upbringing and academic training in studio art, cognitive science, and education. Born in London to Brazilian parents and now based in Los Angeles, Pilnik draws on his diverse background to create work that is both intellectually layered and emotionally resonant.
Cheat on Me, 2022
Glazed Stoneware and Acrylic Yarn
48 x 48 inches
Cheat on Me, 2022
Glazed Stoneware and Acrylic Yarn
48 x 48 inches
Thomas Martinez Pilnik (b. 1993) is a British-Brazilian artist whose interdisciplinary practice is shaped by a multicultural upbringing and academic training in studio art, cognitive science, and education. Born in London to Brazilian parents and now based in Los Angeles, Pilnik draws on his diverse background to create work that is both intellectually layered and emotionally resonant.
Mum's View (You've Had Enough), 2024
Oil on Canvas
48 x 36 inches
Working across ceramics, textiles, and installation, Pilnik explores the intersection of memory, identity, and personal history. His use of craft-based materials—like tufted textiles and hand-molded clay—anchors intimate narratives in tactile form, often referencing family dynamics, childhood experiences, and the complexities of emotional inheritance. By merging autobiographical imagery with symbolic gestures, he invites viewers to reflect on the ways we internalize and re-perform our pasts.
Working across ceramics, textiles, and installation, Pilnik explores the intersection of memory, identity, and personal history. His use of craft-based materials—like tufted textiles and hand-molded clay—anchors intimate narratives in tactile form, often referencing family dynamics, childhood experiences, and the complexities of emotional inheritance. By merging autobiographical imagery with symbolic gestures, he invites viewers to reflect on the ways we internalize and re-perform our pasts.
At Breakfast, 2023
Glazed Terracotta
11 x 7 x 5 inches
Mum's View (You've Had Enough), 2024
Oil on Canvas
48 x 36 inches
Pilnik’s work has been featured in exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe, including SPRING/BREAK Art Show (New York and Los Angeles), Hashimoto Contemporary, Arusha Gallery, and Zaratan Arte Contemporânea in Lisbon. He has also participated in public art initiatives with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health and other civic programs. Through a practice that bridges vulnerability, material experimentation, and cultural commentary, Pilnik contributes a distinct and thoughtful voice to the contemporary art conversation.
At Breakfast, 2023
Glazed Terracotta
11 x 7 x 5 inches
Pilnik’s work has been featured in exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe, including SPRING/BREAK Art Show (New York and Los Angeles), Hashimoto Contemporary, Arusha Gallery, and Zaratan Arte Contemporânea in Lisbon. He has also participated in public art initiatives with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health and other civic programs. Through a practice that bridges vulnerability, material experimentation, and cultural commentary, Pilnik contributes a distinct and thoughtful voice to the contemporary art conversation.
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