Chowing the bone

Chow Martin deconstucts his subjects to the bone only to build them up again in layers of ink and charcoal.

Since the age of 15 Chow Martin pursued a dream of being a tatoo artist, but after years of too many tramp stamps had to leave the inked needles to develop his own art. He now works as an illustrator and creative director from his base in Toronto.

In his hands 'Insider trading' becomes snarling dogs of bones, muscle tissue and intent.

The creators (detail), Chow Martin, Ink and charcoal on Mylar

Insider trading, Chow Martin, Ink and charcoal on Mylar

Insider trading (detail), Chow Martin, Ink and charcoal on Mylar