Theo Martins is an Artist and Actor known for his dynamic contributions across various creative realms.
His works includes films, "End of Babes" and "If You're Ready," the latter of which earned him the prestigious Youtube Shorty Award. As an artist, Martins seamlessly navigates through sculpture, music composition, design, direction, and installations, showcasing a remarkable fluidity in his work.
In 2017, Martins launched Cereal and Such, a cereal bar and line of breakfast cereal. Martins designed cereal bars for NIKE and Westfield Malls. In 2023, Martins hosted a breakfast with acclaimed costume designer Shirley Kurata on the eve of her Academy Award nomination. Diversifying his artistic expressions, Martins designed toilet paper holders for the "Over/Under" exhibition in collaboration with Marta Gallery & Plant Paper.
In 2019, he launched the Posture Walking Club, a public initiative for moving through nature at ones own pace. Accompanying this launch was the composition of "Walking Music", a soundtrack tailored for the initiative. The Posture Walking Club later collaborated with the renowned French sportswear company, HOKA ONE ONE, on a walking initiative.
As an actor Martins created eponymous online show “The Theo Show” and debuted its 2nd season on Issa Rae’s Hoorae Network. His performances extend to the acclaimed film "What On Earth", where Martins starred alongside Suzanna Son, earning the film a Vimeo Staff Pick.
In 2020, Martins unveiled his memoir, "It's Right Where You Left It", featuring a foreward from NBA legend Lamar Odom. The accompanying soundtrack featured recitations by artists CeeLo Green and Ts Madison. Martins gears up to release his new album, “Music to Walk through Airports”, in April 2024. Residing in Los Angeles, Martins continues to tell stories through song and Visual Arts.
For inquiries, please see the contact information below.
For film and talent requests, contact:
John Pierce Agency
Tel: 323-522-6736
John at johnpierceagency.com
For partnership inquiries, contact:
Lea Sindija
Tel: 786-877-9335
Lea at janemusicgroup.com
For all else:
Info at toymartllc.com
Press
“Theo Martins Ignites Change.” - NIKE
“He’s Genre-bending.” - EATER
“He’s built an impressive and growing portfolio of creative companies rooted in what he loves.” - BEATS by Dre
“In Art & Culture, Martins determines what’s next.” - Business Insider
“It’s Interesting to watch how his mind works” - LA Times
“The Artist, Designer, Actor, and Entrepreneur – a conglomerate of good things Theo makes.” - Line Hotel
Lectures
May 2015 Be Heard, SF
May 2016 Oberlin College, OH
March 2018 University of Rhode Island, RI
August 2018 Th-oughts, Chicago IL
November 2018 The Music Video, Los Angeles CA
April 2020 No Diploma, ON
Exhibitions
2018 “Oni Suru”, Office & Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2020 “Under / Over”, Marta Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2022 “That’s My Name”, The Schindler House, Los Angeles CA
02 2023 - Shirley Kurata
Cereal With Shirley Kurata in collaboration with Asi Asi Projects Featuring Shirley Kurata
Photography by Emil Ravelo