Currently based in Ireland, D. Martins is a non-binary neurodivergent artist whose research revolves around collective care and the collective body.
Their research focuses on dismantling binary beliefs of separation and otherness through the lens of interconnectedness. D.'s work touches on the ephemeral nature of the human experience, identity, environmental issues, and social justice.
D. employs a broad range of mediums and techniques, depending on the nature of the project at hand. With a more recent focus on mixing the immaterial, such as actions and gestures, with material and visual objects, often making use of moving image, sound, photography and found objects.
They have completed a Fine Art master degree from Konstfack (Sweden) in 2023 and are now enrolled in the Art and Environment master at TU Dublin (Ireland).
Publications
Martins, D. (2024). Collective Care Towards Homeostasis in the Collective Body. Research in Arts and Education, 2024(1), 89–99.
https://doi.org/10.54916/rae.142255
Martins, D. (2023). Care and Rest in the Master’s House (Dissertation).
https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:konstfack:diva-8929
Contact
E-mail
deedotmartins@pm.me
Instagram
@deedotmartins