Preview: Mario Martinez From 'Art of the Fantastic'

will have a collection of forty nationally and internationall recognized artists who work within the Visionary genre.

The exhibit will be on display from July 12 through September 20.

Their works are predominantly paintings, but are in all mediums. They follow the Mische technique.

"These artists embrace dreams, visions and their personal inner life, in all forms to create imaginative works of art that are rich and seeping with passion," according to an exhibit spokesperson. Today's featured piece is by Mario Martinez. Here's his statement on the piece:

Mario Martinez paints from a penetrating perspective of great depth.  Viewers are drawn into his imaginative compositions, overflowing with colorful geometric and organic shapes, layered to form unique patterns and textures.

For more information, visit www.qcc.cuny.edu.