Martin H. Leff-Cinthus is an artist of great depth and wide-ranging interests. An assortment of influences can be seen in his work, including that of Greek and Roman antiquity, Asian woodcuts, and of Pablo Picasso.
He has, however, gone beyond mere affectation to create fantastic narratives and describe metaphysical dramas through a sophisticated understanding of posturing, symbolism, and color. Leff-Cinthus adapts his style to his subject matter, drifting effortlessly between statuesque figures and bizarre otherworldly creatures. His line-work can be powerful and reverberating in some works while being subdued in others in favor of nearly sculptural treatment of forms. At 79, Leff-Cinthus has had a long and varied journey in the arts. He is a musician, composer and playwright; he attended Brooklyn Museum Art School, Cooper Union and was awarded the Max Weber Scholarship at the Art Students’ League in New York, all preceding his 30-year career as a textile designer. Martin H. Leff-Cinthus lives and works in Queens, New York.
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