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Atlantic Records
Daniel Martin Diaz



From Atlantic Records to PBS, Self-Taught Artist Collides With Pop Culture

Tucson, AZ, September 25, 2003 - Daniel Martin Diaz, a self-taught artist, has recently found himself in a whirlwind of controversy and excitement as he embarks on an incredibly hectic fall schedule. Atlantic Records commissioned Diaz to create the artwork for the latest release by the multi-platinum band, P.O.D., whose last album Satellite, presented two Grammy Award-nominated songs, Alive and Youth of the Nation. Their provocative new album, entitled Payable On Death, has sparked controversy among Christian outlets across the country. The cover image of a beautiful winged figure has moved these outlets to question whether or not the album would be appropriate for their customers.

When asked about his feelings on the matter, Diaz said "It's quite ironic that throughout my art career I have been censored by a reputable art publication and denied inclusion into art exhibitions because my work is too religious. Now my work may be censored by religious outlets, it's crazy."

Payable On Death will be in stores on November 4.
The first million copies of the album contain an enhanced DVD with a special interview with Diaz and one of three “art cards” created especially for P.O.D.
For more information please visit www.payableondeath.com

Fall Schedule of Events:

Seattle, WA, October 10 - October 31
Roq La Rue Gallery presents Grave Matters, "a dark and elegant group show exploring the theme of death
and the afterworld."
Opening Reception: Friday, October 10, 6pm-10pm
For more information please visit www.roqlarue.com

Philadelphia, PA, November 1 - December 28
Tin Man Alley Gallery presents Beneath the Surface, “a chilling, in-your-face exhibition” with Chris Mars.
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 1, 6pm-10pm
For more information please visit www.tinmanalley.net

Tucson, AZ, November 11 - January 3
Etherton Gallery presents Between Worlds, an exhibition with prominent international artists, Bailey Doogan and Jim Davis.
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 15, 7pm-10pm
For more information please visit www.ethertongallery.com

New South Wales, Australia, June 2003 - June 2004
Orange Regional Gallery presents Fantastic and Visionary Art. "This national exhibition contains work from sixty different artists from seventeen different countries. The first time that so many contemporary makers of Fantastic and Visionary Art have been shown together." Notable artists include H.R. Giger, Alex Grey, and Ernst Fuchs to name a few.
For tour dates please visit www.danielmartindiaz.com/b~1.html

Tucson, AZ, November 2
Tucson Pima Arts Council presents Ponies del Pueblo Gala Auction, a project designed to benefit nonprofit organizations by auctioning off life-size painted ponies. Diaz's exquisitely painted, Sanctus Mannus, will be available for bidding at the event. The proceeds from the sale of Sanctus Mannus will benefit The Tucson Museum of Art.
Gala Auction: Sunday, November 2, 2:30pm
For more information please call 520-624-0595
To view Sanctus Mannus please visit www.danielmartindiaz/a7.html

Auckland, New Zealand, 2003
Karmik Film presents Orphans and Angels, winner of "Best Alternative Film" at the 2003 Worldfest Houston International Film Festival and "Official Selection" at the 2003 Beck's Incredible Film Festival. Diaz is credited with composing the original musical score with Blind Divine, as well as, creating two works of art used for the promotion of the film. Andrew Urban of Australia's www.urbancinefile.com.au says "Blind Divine's persistent, atmospheric and inventive music adds a wonderful mood to the film, complementing the excellent production design."
For more information and to view trailer please visit www.orphansandangels.com
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Minneapolis, MN, January 2004
PBS presents the national broadcast premier of The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's. Based on David Schenk's extraordinary best-selling book on Alzheimer's, The Forgetting - Alzheimer's: Portrait of an Epidemic. This documentary promises to provide millions of Americans with insight and context, help and hope. Diaz's incredible Demetia Praecox will be featured in the program, as well as, four other paintings.
For more information please visit www.ktca.org/NPD/forgetting/
To view Dementia Praecox please visit www.danielmartindiaz.com/pbs.html

Artist Statement
One of my earliest memories as a child was the way death and religion played an
important role in my family’s life. My parents were born in Mexico with traditional
beliefs, and their beliefs made their way into my subconscious. The fact that many
of those beliefs seemed to render no logical explanation has also influenced me.
These unanswered questions find a home in my work. Still evoking the mystery,
fear and irony of those vivid memories of my past. I do not claim to understand
these questions. I just paint and let them reveal themselves to me.
...........................................................................................-Daniel Martin Diaz

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