Jel Martinez

For those who aren't in the game, what are Buffs? Buffs are Removals. The city removes graffiti, matching the closest color of the wall. When a wall is "vandalized," it is buffed by rollers or brushes. These buffs are created subconsciously in our environment and go unnoticed by the general public. There are four styles that emerge: the symmetrical, which is basically a rectangle; blur, which is when the remover uses a solvent spray to soften the graffiti and blurs it somewhat out; radical, which is a style that looks like an up and down zig-zag from side to side; and ghosting, which is when the vandal does a throw up [bubble lettered tag] and the city only erases the lines of the general form, giving it a ghost look. These styles of removal are all born naturally between the vandal and the city employee. Subconscious art of vandal removal.

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Jel Martinez Modern Decay 48x72 Inches Mixd Media on Canvas 2021 ⭐️ The wall-peeling abstract works draw viewers deep into the painting and connect with a closer look of the deterioration process. #postvandalism #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #studiowork #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #graffitihistory #arthistory#graffiti #love #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez (at Wynwood Art District) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnkhMZGvs2V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This is a photo of myself in the process of completing the painting behind me. I had to step away for a while to give myself a mental break. When this happens to me while creating my paintings, I take some time to go back to my roots which is graffiti. #graffiti #subconsciousartofgraffitiremoval #stylewriting #writingsandremovals #style #art #love #instaart #aesthetic #streetart #urban #abstact #contemporaryart #instadaily #life #photooftheday #miami #beautiful #partsofpaintings #fineart #fun #culture #lifestyle #artsy #abstractart #jelmartinez #paintings #wynwood #miamiart #inkheads https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQmzI5ufA9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Stylistic Erasure, 2020 #postvandalism #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #studiowork #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #graffitihistory #arthistory#graffiti #love #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez https://www.instagram.com/p/CnLgz2HurYM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Stylistic Erasure, 2020 #postvandalism #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #studiowork #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #graffitihistory #arthistory#graffiti #love #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez https://www.instagram.com/p/CnLfYHku9lx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Artworks titled, Long View and Soul Happy, tying in perfectly and matching with the grey tones and bits of color in this beautiful bedroom featuring an amazing Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, one of the most significant chair designs of the 20th century. Via @wynwoodartgallery #graffiti #subconsciousartofgraffitiremoval #stylewriting #writingsandremovals #style #art #love #instaart #aesthetic #streetart #urban #abstact #contemporaryart #instadaily #life #photooftheday #miami #beautiful #eameschair #fineart #fun #culture #lifestyle #artsy #abstractart #jelmartinez #paintings #wynwood #miamiart #inkheads https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAM1ujOGua/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Red Flowers 2022 on Canvas #artbasel #artbaselmiami #artbaselmiamibeach #wynwood #wynwoodwallsmiami #wynwoodmiami #wynwoodartgallery #miamiartweek #miamiartweek2022 #scopeartshow #untitledartfair #artbaselartfair #nadaartfair #contextartmiami #museumofgraffiti #privategallery #postvandalism #subconsciousartofgraffitiremoval #style #art #love #instaart #aesthetic #streetart #urban #abstact #contemporaryart #jelmartinez #graffiti #partsofmypaintings (at Art Basel Miami Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CltxCjkOYvG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Welcome to this beautiful home of collector and innovative leader Julia Steyn, here hanging fresh on the wall is one of my favorite works titled Urban Abstraction created in 2014. This particular style of graffiti removal shows two forms of eraser ghosting and radical with similarities of walls found in the urban landscape. For more information on forms of graffiti removal please click on the link in my bio. ❤️ I would like to give a special thanks to @museumofgraffiti @wynwoodartgallery @a.l.l.i.s.o.n.f @alankets @julia_steyn #graffiti #subconsciousartofgraffitiremoval #stylewriting #writingsandremovals #style #art #love #instaart #aesthetic #streetart #urban #abstact #contemporaryart #instadaily #life #photooftheday #miami #beautiful #partsofpaintings #fineart #fun #culture #lifestyle #artsy #abstractart #jelmartinez #paintings #wynwood #miamiart #inkheads (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkckECuuwq_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Nature, 2022 - #graffiti #subconsciousartofgraffitiremoval #stylewriting #writingsandremovals #style #art #love #instaart #aesthetic #streetart #urban #abstact #contemporaryart #instadaily #life #photooftheday #miami #beautiful #partsofpaintings #fineart #fun #culture #lifestyle #artsy #abstractart #jelmartinez #paintings #wynwood #miamiart #inkheads (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChpW0XDOq9L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Large groups surface hollow (Ghosting) - 2022 #graffitithrowup #ghosting #rubberduck #subconsciousartofgraffitiremoval #stylewriting #writingsandremovals #style #art #love #aesthetic #streetart #urban #abstact #contemporaryart #instadaily #photooftheday #miami #beautiful #partsofpaintings #fun #culture #lifestyle #artsy #abstractart #nature #jelmartinez #paintings #wynwood #graffiti #inkheads https://www.instagram.com/p/ChDTYuSuv5D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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starts pure. stays pure. ® 2022 #farm #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #sun #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #graffitihistory #arthistory #graffiti #milk #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf5CzkKubsW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The future is bright ⭐️ @amandalyah #postvandalism #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #studiowork #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #graffitihistory #arthistory#graffiti #love #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce7Wk67OnWl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Titled, Marks A Lot 20” x 16” Inches Mixed Media on Canvas 2022 #postvandalism #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #studiowork #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #graffitihistory #arthistory#graffiti #love #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CewU9Rau5WM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Jel Martinez also known as “Jel” was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Jel grew up in the predominantly Cuban-American neighborhood of Westchester and first noticed graffiti in the late 80s. Motivated by the tags in his area, Jel began writing with some friends for fun while still in elementary school circa 1989. Early on, Jel was influenced by local writers such as: Deed, DK, Doze, Meer, and Quatro to name a few. In 1993, Jel and lifelong friend Deed formed DGS (Da Graf Staff) and NCT (Notorious Crime Team) crews. In 1994, Jel became the youngest member of Ink Heads, an all-star collective of writers from Miami to NYC. Jel has been featured in many classic graffiti magazines such as Can Control, 12oz Prophet, Graff News, and Under Cover Magazine. His work has also been highlighted in various graffiti books such as: Miami Graffiti, Wynwood Walls, Flip the Script, and Miami Graffiti Art. In 2007 Jel went on a new endeavor in the fine art world. His paintings are referred to as 'The Buff' on canvas and his main focus is to bring the aesthetics and texture seen in the streets into his pieces. He has been a part of many well known galleries such as Locust Projects, Margulies Agency, Butter Gallery, Primary Projects, and The Museum of Graffiti. #artinterview #artinterviews #artistinterview #artistinterviews #graffitihistory #historyofgraffiti #arthistory #arthistorynerd #arthistorystudent #historyofart #historyofarts #miamihistory #historyofmiami #miamigraffiti #miamigraffitihistory #miamigraffitilegends #graffitimiami #wynwoodart #miami #westchester #inkheads #jelmartinez (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcVUbBuu8FY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Titled: According To Theory (Dark Matter) 42x24 Inches Mix Media on Wood Panel #postvandalism #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #studiowork #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #graffitihistory #arthistory#graffiti #love #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbsMV1Wu8LP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This image is to explain a little bit more about the removal. Many people do not realize how we are surrounded by these shapes and forms. The reason why these shapes and forms are created is because the city removes the writing or graffiti from the wall but leaves these markings behind. Although, it is not appreciated by a graffiti writer it is still a part of the process. #postvandalism #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #studiowork #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #hypeaf #hypelife #graffiti #love #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez (at Westchester, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaIJ2zmOUtE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This one was fun! For the kids. Art Basel 2021 Located at the Old RC cola plant currently Mana Wynwood. 550 NW 24th St. 📸@tishkitch 💥@manapublicarts @museumofgraffiti @loopcolors #manapublicarts #miamimuralfestival #miami #wynwood #museumofgraffiti #art #graffiti #graffitiart #spraycanart #wynwoodwalls #streetart #happy #love #fun #colors #loopcolors #mural #jelmartinez #inkheads #peppapig #rear #freeagents #damienhirst #spotpaintings #artwork #composition #aesthetic #mmf #cartoons #forthekids (at Old RC Cola Plant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfJsmGuYwG/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Modern Decay 2021 #postvandalism #art #culture #walldecay #abstract #artwork #composition #partsofpaintings #aesthetic #miami #studiowork #artcollection #postmodern #contemporary #streetart #abstractart #paintingoftheday #curator #curated #artforum #vibez #hypeaf #hypelife #graffiti #love #graffitiremoval #paintings #removals #inkheads #jelmartinez (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/jelmartinez/p/CYWsIqLu3qR/?utm_medium=tumblr