Martin Geller

Martin Geller

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Martin Geller (b. 1950, Brooklyn, NY) began his artistic journey in the analog world of graphic art in the 1970s.  After studying fine art at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, Martin was hired by the television network, ABC and shortly thereafter, by NBC. During his 35-year tenure at NBC, Martin art directed, designed, and created art for a wide variety of shows and programs. From 1994 to 2009, he worked exclusively on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” for the network. Throughout his career spanning more than five decades, Martin has produced artwork for prominent institutions such as The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,  Paramount Television, VH-1, national magazines, renowned music labels, and major book publishers. Two of his posters are in the recent A24 Films movie, "Dream Scenario," starring Nicholas Cage.  Martin has been honored with multiple New York Emmy Awards for his television work and numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to Print.  In 2011, he launched Blue Lightning TV, an educational  YouTube channel dedicated to teaching Photoshop. The channel has earned over 1 million subscribers to date.


Portfolio:

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My passion is creating original works that pay homage to the diverse tapestry of 20th century art genres.

Desert Sunset “Desert Sunset”

Modernist landscape painting of a desert at sunset.

Whispering Wind “Whispering Wind”

Impressionist-surrealist painting of a wide plain with a well-traveled path next a wind-blown tree whose branches form the shape of a woman's profile.

Brooklyn Bridge “Brooklyn Bridge”

Impressionist painting of the Brooklyn Bridge engulfed in the morning mist.

Torso “Torso”

Impressionist painting of the back of a male torso against a brooding, dramatic sky.

Quad “Quad”

Abstract modernist depiction of a room and its contents.

Still Life I “Still Life I”

Cubist still life depicting a bowl, fruit, a stringed instrument, and a sheet of paper on a wooden table.

Calla Lily II “Calla Lily II”

Modernist painting of a white calla lily flower.

Composition A2 “Composition A2”

Modernist, abstract, Bauhaus design of interconnecting shapes, colors, lines, and texture that achieve a precise, harmonious balance of visual tension.

Lake Reflection “Lake Reflection”

Modernist painting of mountains reflected in a clear, serene lake.

Winter Night “Winter Night”

A Fauvist-impressionist painting of a starry, winter night sky seen through the branches of an old tree.

Diner “Diner”

A lone woman sipping a hot beverage at a table in a diner.

Winter Morning “Winter Morning”

A glistening tree warmed by the early light of the morning sun on a crisp, winter morning.

Dove “Dove”

A dove fluttering just above the top of a Greek pedestal backed by thick, theatrical red curtains.

Railway Journey “Railway Journey”

Impressionist painting of a an old locomotive train barreling through swirling mist and fog.

Peaceful Stroll “Peaceful Stroll”

Impressionist painting of a tree-lined path.

Night Train “Night Train”

A rural train slowly emerges through a forest in the wee hours of the night.

Sailing in the Mist “Sailing in the Mist”

Impressionist painting of a sailboat approaching a small inlet in the mist.

Lighthouse “Lighthouse”

A lighthouse on a hill immersed in mist. A ghostly ship in the distance.

Shelter “Shelter”

The life-affirming warmth and glow of a fire on a cold, clear night.

Desert Solitude “Desert Solitude”

Magic hour on a desert landscape.

Mesa “Mesa”

Modernist, abstraction of a southwest American mesa.

Mesas at Sunrise “Mesas at Sunrise”

Impressionist painting of two Southwestern mesas at sunrise.

Cactus Leaves “Cactus Leaves”

Modernist painting of cactus leaves

Totem “Totem”

Modernist painting of a totem spirit-bird at sunset in the American southwest.

Celestial Dance “Celestial Dance”

Impressionist painting a vibrant, clear night sky between silhouetted trees.

Clear Day “Clear Day”

Modernist painting of a window, sheer curtains, and three birds flying high in a clear blue sky.

Moderna “Moderna”

Abstract composition that pays homage to the works of Joan Miro and Wassily Kandinsky who were modernists and pioneers of abstraction in western art.

Composition No.9 “Composition No.9”

Abstract, modernist composition embracing the balance of color, shape, and line.

Birds Over Cloud “Birds Over Cloud”

Minimalist abstraction of birds flying over a cloud inspired by the graphic works of Henri Matisse and Jean Arp.

Calla Lily “Calla Lily”

Abstract, modernist painting of a yellow, calla lily flower

White Lotus II “White Lotus II”

Modernist painting of a white lotus flower.

Bloom “Bloom”

Impressionist painting of a white flower in bloom.

February Forest “February Forest”

Impressionist painting of bare trees in the snow.

Grace “Grace”

Figure floating in the ether touched on the hand by a golden bird.

Dance of the Nagual “Dance of the Nagual”

Modern abstraction of a nagual spirit. In Mesoamerican folk religion, a Nagual is a person who can access power and spiritual insight by connecting with the spirit-animal within.

Musician I “Musician I”

An homage to modern art exhibition posters of the 1950s. A musician playing a stringed instrument inspired by the graphic works of Le Corbusier.

Musician II “Musician II”

An homage to modern art exhibition posters of the 1950s. It is my homage to the works of Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier. The image depicts a musician playing a horned instrument that resonates within the heart and belly of the musician.

Shell “Shell”

Biomorphic, modernist, abstraction

Futurismo “Futurismo”

This retro-styled poster is a faux- retrospective of Futurism that would have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC in 1956. It is an homage to modern art, Futurism exhibition posters of the 1950s. Futurism was an artistic and social movement that originated in Italy in the early 20th century. It emphasized dynamism, speed, technology, and the industrial city.

Byzantium “Byzantium”

Modern abstraction of an ancient Byzantine figure.

Mid-Century Modern I “Mid-Century Modern I”

My homage to mid-century modern art.

Celebration “Celebration”

Modernist, abstract painting of a figure.

Maturna “Maturna”

The connection of mother and child expressed in the simplicity of line.

 Composition Red Circle “ Composition Red Circle”

Abstract composition inspired by a variety of art genres including Bauhaus, Modernism, and Art Deco.

Contemporary Art Exhibition “Contemporary Art Exhibition”

An homage to contemporary art exhibition posters of the early 2000s. It features an abstract-expressionist composition of the dynamic visual tensions of color, shape, texture, and space

Mountain Vista in Blues and Violets “Mountain Vista in Blues and Violets”

Abstract landscape of a setting sun with gentle mountains with water below.

Stargazer “Stargazer”

Abstract, modernist composition.

Convergence “Convergence”

Bauhaus design composition inspired by the works of Hungarian painter, László Moholy-Nagy.

Evocation “Evocation”

My homage to the works of Joan Miro who was notable for his interest in the unconscious or the subconscious mind, reflected in his re-creation of the pure joy of childlike images.

Beach Day “Beach Day”

Modernist painting of a beachscape.

Dream Catcher “Dream Catcher”

Dreamcatchers were traditionally used as talismans by Native Americans whose purpose was to protect sleepers from bad dreams and evil spirits.

Bauhaus Exhibition Posters

These posters are an homage to Bauhaus design which flourished from 1919 – 1933. I’ve always loved the simplicity and power of Bauhaus expressed in its relationships of shapes, color, and space.

Bauhaus Exhibition - Weimar / July 1923 “Bauhaus Exhibition - Weimar / July 1923”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1920s, expressing the principles of Bauhaus design in its interconnecting relationships of shapes, color, and line.

Bauhaus Exhibition - Berlin 1925 “Bauhaus Exhibition - Berlin 1925”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1920s, expressing the principles of Bauhaus design in its interconnecting relationships of shapes, color, and line expressing the principles of Bauhaus design in its interconnecting relationships of shapes, color, and line. It embodies the interplay of text with circles, squares and triangles from which Bauhaus springs forth.

Bauhaus Exhibition - Harvard / 1931 “Bauhaus Exhibition - Harvard / 1931”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1930s. This design was inspired by the graphic works of László Moholy-Nagy.

Bauhaus Retrospective Poster - MoMA / 1938 “Bauhaus Retrospective Poster - MoMA / 1938”

An homage to Bauhaus retrospective posters of the late 1930s.

Bauhaus Exhibition Poster -  New York / 1957 “Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - New York / 1957”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the late 1950s. Image balances visual tensions of shapes, color, line, and texture.

Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Weimar / Sept. 1923 “Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Weimar / Sept. 1923”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1920s. This geometric composition balances a multitude of colors, shapes, and sizes forming a singular embracing design.

Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Berlin / 1930 “Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Berlin / 1930”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1930s. Image showcases Bauhaus principles of combining text with shapes, colors, sizes into a harmonious composition.

Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Weimar / Oct 1923 “Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Weimar / Oct 1923”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1920s. This poster revels in balancing text with shapes, lines, and colors. The large three shapes form the letter, "B" for "Bauhaus".

Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Berlin / 1924 “Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Berlin / 1924”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1920s. This poster incorporates all the letters that form the word "Bauhaus". The Bauhaus school moved to Berlin, Germany in late 1932 until the Nazis shut it down 10 months later.

Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Weimar / Nov 1924 “Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Weimar / Nov 1924”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1920s. Visual representations of the human eye in Bauhaus poster design have always been an iconic symbol as the "window to the soul".

Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Paris / 1924 “Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - Paris / 1924”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1920s. This poster's visual tension is created with overlapping, earth-toned shapes and text that it plays upon.

Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - New York / 1938 “Bauhaus Exhibition Poster - New York / 1938”

An homage to Bauhaus exhibition posters of the 1930s. This poster depicts an abstract face profile of mostly muted blue and black shapes and colors.