Eddie Martinez. Untitled, 2013. Oil and spray paint, collaged Ricola wrapper on canvas; 5 × 7 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Installation view: Matador (2012), The Journal Gallery, Brooklyn. Courtesy the artist and The Journal Gallery. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. “Cattle Ghosts” Matador #6, 2013. Oil, spray paint, paper towel, computer print out, R+F wrapper, baby wipe, Ricola wrapper on canvas; 7 × 10 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez, Entitlement, 2012. Oil, spray paint, collage on canvas; 60 × 84 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez, American Native #4 (Man and Wife), 2012. Oil and spray paint on canvas; 7 × 10 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez. Featured in the film Eddie Martinez Whistles While He Works.

Eddie Martinez. American Native, 2012. Oil, spray paint and collage on canvas; 5 × 7 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez. Featured in the film Eddie Martinez Whistles While He Works.

Eddie Martinez. Time Assassin, 2012. Oil, spray paint and collaged canvas on canvas; 5 × 7 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez. Featured in the film Eddie Martinez Whistles While He Works.

Eddie Martinez. Future Modern, 2012. Oil, spray paint and collage on canvas; 5 × 7 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Whole World War, 2011. Oil on canvas; 60 × 84 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez. Featured in the film Eddie Martinez Whistles While He Works.

Eddie Martinez, Untitled, 2012. Oil and spray paint on canvas, 48 × 36 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez, Clearance, 2012. Oil and spray paint on canvas; 36 × 48 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez, Dreamscape 2, 2011. Oil, spray paint, and collage on canvas; 5 × 7 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez. Featured in the film Eddie Martinez Whistles While He Works.

Eddie Martinez. Your Future is My Past, 2011. Oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas; 60 × 84 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Table Quilt Table, 2008. Mixed media on canvas; 72 × 96 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez Untitled, 2006-2011. Mixed media on paper; 7.5 × 9 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. I Am Just A Weirdo And You Are Just A Seam, 2010. Pen, charpie, collage and oil paint on paper; 11 × 14 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Untitled, 2011. Mixed media on paper; 9 × 12 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. In This Headspace Sam Is The Ocean, 2011. Spray paint, charcoal and collage on canvas; 60 × 84 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Of de Chirico, 2011. Oil and acrylic on panel; 20 × 24 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Ghost of a Chance, 2011. Oil and acrylic on canvas; 60 × 72 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Ghost Fish, 2011. Oil, spray paint and collage on canvas; 5 × 6 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. The Feast, 2010. Mixed media on canvas (triptych); 8 × 28 feet. Installation view: Art Basel Miami with ZieherSmith Gallery. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. They Build You Up To Knock You Down, 2009. Mixed media on canvas; 72 × 108 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Untitled, 2009. Mixed media on canvas; 72 × 118 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Defeater, 2009. Acrylic, oil and spray on canvas; 60 × 72 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Opponent of Dreams, 2009. Acrylic, oil and spray on canvas; 48 × 60 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Voluptuoso Plant, 2008. Acrylic and spray paint on canvas; 3 × 4 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez, The Bums Will Always Lose #2, 2009. Acrylic on canvas; 3 × 4 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. My Baby’s Got Great Gams, 2007. Acrylic and spray paint on canvas; 72 × 96 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Untitled Skull, 2008. Acrylic on panel; 11 × 14 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. It’s Up To You And Me Brother, 2008. Acrylic, oil and spray paint on canvas; 52 × 65 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Time Was, 2007. Mixed media on canvas; 60 × 72 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Intergalactic Go Fish, 2007. Acrylic, oil and spray paint on canvas; 48 × 60 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. On Route To See Gargamel, 2007. Mixed media on canvas (diptych); 82 × 120 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Aggressive Plant, 2007. Mixed media on canvas; 4 × 5 feet. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez, Abstractional Plant, 2006. Acrylic & pastel on panel; 11 × 14 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Snakesperience, 2006. Acrylic and flashe on panel; 48 × 60 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Snaketacular, 2005. Mixed media on paper; 9 × 12 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez

Eddie Martinez. Untitled, 2005. Pencil and acrylic on paper; 9 × 12 inches. Courtesy the artist. © Eddie Martinez