[2] Patrick Martinez was born in Los Angeles in 1980 to mixed race parents of Filipino, Mexican, and Native American descent.
The importance of diversity, immigration, and racism are all common themes of his work, which aims to shed light upon the growing issue of inequality.
[5] One of his first known pieces is his Pee- Chee All Season Portfolio, which was a collection of illustrations, doodles, and helpful tips for how to conduct oneself during a police encounter.
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, Martinez responded through art with the creation of his "Racism Doesn't Rest During a Pandemic Pee Chee" (No Justice No Peace 2020).
Splinter - June 29, 2016 - Iconic ‘Pee-Chee’ folders reimagined with familiar scenes of police brutality - By Jorge Rivas