Avanté Martin
Avanté Martin is a 24‑year‑old Black artist and curator from Columbus, Ohio, now based in Chicago. After beginning his training at the Kansas City Art Institute, he chose to build his practice independently, focusing on community and self‑directed growth. In Chicago, he co‑founded BloomBap Studio with his partner Princess, creating a space for emerging artists through exhibitions, markets, and...Avanté Martin is a 24‑year‑old Black artist and curator from Columbus, Ohio, now based in Chicago. After beginning his training at the Kansas City Art Institute, he chose to build his practice independently, focusing on community and self‑directed growth. In Chicago, he co‑founded BloomBap Studio with his partner Princess, creating a space for emerging artists through exhibitions, markets, and critique‑driven sessions. His work centers Black storytelling, using saturated color and figurative subjects to explore identity, memory, and vulnerability.
From The Studio
A batch from the studio — 3 pieces.
From the studio — Sample work.