Shantell Martin, a multifaceted artist known for her work across various disciplines, has achieved notable success in the realms of fine art, education, design, philosophy, and technology. Her journey includes collaborations with prestigious institutions such as MIT Media Lab, NYU Tisch ITP, and Columbia University’s Brown Institute, as well as choreographing for the Boston Ballet. Martin's art explores themes like intersectionality, identity, and play, and she has showcased her work in solo exhibitions at renowned galleries, including the 92Y Gallery in New York, Albright Knox Gallery, and the New Britain Museum of American Art. Her involvement in media and technology innovation, particularly at the Brown Institute for Media Innovation, highlights her role in integrating visual art with storytelling and technology.
Shantell Martin's influence extends into fashion and design, collaborating with brands like Vitra, Max Mara, Tiffany & Co, and The North Face, which launched a collection featuring her designs. Her partnerships with celebrated figures such as Kendrick Lamar and Kelly Wearstler further underscore her impact in the art world. Martin's accolades include the Central Saint Martin's/UAL Honorary Award, the 92Y Extraordinary Women Award, and the Shorty Award for Best in Art, among others. Renowned for her distinctive style and meditative approach to art, Martin is not only a creator but also a mentor, teaching others to find their unique artistic paths and advocating for the benefits of creativity in enhancing mental health and personal growth.
For more details on all her awards and accolades, click here for her formal CV.
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Branding & Design by Anton & Irene with love
Shantell Martin x adidas MakerLab
2021
Shantell Martin is proud to announce her latest collaboration with adidas. In honor of Black History Month, the collaboration takes a hands-on approach, inviting customers to the newly launched MakerLab, a brick-and-mortar store in New York City‘s Times Square where guests can customize their very own sneakers and apparel with a series of designs Martin created specifically for the project. Guests will be able to apply these designs via embroidery, vinyl transfer, sublimation, and stencil to a range of footwear — including the signature Superstar — and apparel.
“The three different designs speak to many moments, moments that are here to stay, here to change the present and the future, and here to be seen and acknowledged,” Martin said of the line drawings she created for adidas. “The work at its core is a celebration of women and the Black experience, and to the future where the barriers we face today will no longer exist,” she added of the initiative.
The Shantell Martin x adidas MakerLab is open on the second floor of the JD Flagship in Times Square, New York City through March 17.
