Biography
Theo Martins is known as a Musician, Artist, and Designer. Martins created, "The Theo Show", a creative and ongoing art project that uses the concept of a television show as a backdrop for Martins’ artistic explorations, often with a touch of humor and satire.
Martins' artistic output has ranged from songwriting, production, illustration, graphic design and product design, to claymation and stop-motion films, interactive installations, and live performances. Martins has starred in various acclaimed independent films and written and recorded a multitude of albums, making his varied musical style and individuality difficult to categorize.
Martins founded clothing label Posture in 2012, taking inspiration from his origins in Providence, Rhode Island, a sleepy coastal town just off the Atlantic Ocean and Lagos Nigeria, the heart of West Africa.
In 2017, Martins founded Cereal & Such, a cereal bar dedicated to sourcing rare and special-edition cereals. In 2019, he introduced Cinnamon Squares, a handcrafted artisanal cereal made to order, reflecting his innovative approach to blending art and everyday experiences.
Currently, Martins is building Office & Gallery, his studio, from the ground up on a 2-acre parcel in California’s high desert. The studio will showcase Martins' past and present works, creating an environment where they can be displayed in their intended context. The project is expected to debut in 2027.
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Selected Press
“It’s Interesting to watch how his mind works” - The Los Angeles Times
“In Art & Culture, Martins determines what’s next.” - Business Insider
“He’s built an impressive and growing portfolio of creative companies rooted in what he loves.” - BEATS by Dre
“Theo Martins Ignites Change.” - NIKE
“He’s Genre-bending.” - EATER
“The Artist, Designer, Actor, and Entrepreneur – a conglomerate of good things Theo makes.” - Line Hotel
Lectures
May 2015 Be Heard, SF
May 2016 Oberlin College, OH
March 2018 University of Rhode Island, RI
August 2018 Th-oughts, Chicago IL
November 2018 The Music Video, Los Angeles CA
April 2020 No Diploma, ON
October 2023 Studio 3X, Brooklyn NY
Exhibitions
2018 “Oni Suru”, Office & Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2020 “Under / Over”, Marta Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2022 “That’s My Name”, The Schindler House, Los Angeles CA
Books
It's Right Where You Left It
Self Published, 84 pages, Soft Cover, June 2021
Theo Martins: Diary
Self Published, 128 pages, Hardcover, Dust Jacket, September 2023