Meet the Artist Sammi Martin

After attending New York's Art Students League, Sammi Supree Martin went abroad to further her studies. Upon her return she settled in Greenwich Village and went on to make a name for herself nationally as well as internationally. Her impressive murals may be viewed in banks, hotels, public and other commercial and residential establishments. Looking to create other avenues of expression, she expanded her work to include a line of free standing, hand painted custom screens, which can also be hung for a more dramatic effect. So unusual were these beautiful screens that she was commissioned by an international art house in Japan to design a private collection for them.

Sammi speaks about her Artwork

My art is very versatile due to the varied client list I've worked with. This has always been a challenge I've enjoyed as I can then explore art in it's many dimensions. Since I work in so many different styles, my prices will vary according to the complexity of the design required. Murals can often be priced at so much per sq. ft., but screens and smaller pieces need to be judged by the individual job. Many of my commissions have been for private clients as well as corporate institutions.

Latest one-of-a-kind creations are 3-dimensional wall reliefs in wood. The themes of these new pieces are either geometric or figurative and decorative in design. To enhance and add dramatic effect to the work, a combination of materials such as opaque acrylic, steel and wire are incorporated. They will be an artistic focal point to any room in which they are hung and are always conversation pieces.

Commission History

In order to work on a commission basis, I need to know what the requirements are regarding size, style and subject matter. If you have a design in mind and can provide me with either a reference piece or a definite idea, it helps in whatever research I might have to do. A partial client list:

• 36' x 6' Electrical Industry Conference Room - Flushing, NY
• 44' x 4 1/2' Bayberryland Educational Center - Southampton, LI
• 13' x 4 1/2 Electrical Industry Lobby - Flushing, NY
• 20' x 10' Tricon Construction Co. - New Jersey
• 46' x 6' Montclair National Bank - Short Hills, NJ
• 20' x 10' Union Carbon & Carbide - Geneva, Switzerland
• 24' x 8' New Jersey Bell Telephone Co.
• Room Art for Monte Carlo Hotel - Las Vegas, NV
• Room Art for Circus Circus Hotel - Las Vegas, NV
• Room Art for Luxor Hotel - Las Vegas, NV
• 6 - 20' x 5' Screens for Trumps Taj Mahal - Atlantic City, NJ
• 10 Screens for Nankai Kanko Co. Ltd. - Osaka, Japan
• Asst. size Murals for Marriott Hotel Corp.
• 28 Screens commissioned by CBS TV
• Various size pieces for First Interstate Bank

Testimonials

"Your artistic talents have been a great asset to our company. I congratulate you on successfully creating the art for the rooms at Monte Carlo, Luxor, and Circus Circus Hotels. Everyone associated with the projects were impressed with your ability to create such beautiful works of art in a professional manner!"
Sue Flammang, President, Hospitality Network

"Dear Sammi, I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much pleasure the thousands of visitors - to our Headquarters in Flushing, New York and Bayberryland, Southhampton - have had from viewing all of your wonderful murals. Especially your multi-paneled mural in our Board Room depicting the Origin of Electricity that has been seen by visiting delegations of Electrical Contractors, Manufacturers, and Unions from all over the world."
Anthony Ruocco Jr., J.I. Board of the Electrical Industry