Daniel Martin Diaz Encodes Cosmic Questions into Geometric Paintings and Prints

In his ongoing “quest to articulate the ineffable,” Arizona-based artist Daniel Martin Diaz (previously) creates large-scale works that merge metaphysical, scientific, and technological phenomena into vibrant geometric compositions.

Diaz’s current solo exhibition, UNIVERSAL CODES at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art, presents recent work drawing on a wide range of influences, from Mexican religious iconography and arcane religious sigils to Early Netherlandish painters and Gothic decorative motifs.

vertical compsition of an anatomical human hand surrounded by esoteric symbols and geometry — “Cross Species Interface”

Diaz’s work often investigates concepts of death and religion “as he seeks to pose questions but not answer them,” says an exhibition statement. Juxtaposing esoteric symbols and messages with scientific diagrams and spiritual iconography, the artist explores the surreality of cosmic forces.

UNIVERSAL CODES continues through April 27 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Find more on Diaz’s Instagram, and peruse a range of prints, apparel, and home accessories in his shop.

a black-and-white composition comprising a human head surrounded by esoteric symbols, prismatic gradients, astronomical forms, and other geometric shapes — “Temporal Soul”

a square composition comprising esoteric symbols, prismatic gradients, astronomical forms, and other geometric or alphabetic shapes — “Chrono”

vertical compsition of an anatomical layout of the top half of a human figure surrounded by esoteric symbols and geometry — “Beyond the Self”

a tall vertical print of an anatomical layout of a human figure surrounded by esoteric symbols and geometry — “Astral Projection”

a square composition in blue and white, comprising esoteric symbols, astronomical forms, and other geometric or alphabetic shapes — “Conscious Universe”

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