All in Interview
My painting is indeed spontaneous. I never start with a sketch. I start to paint on a blank white canvas, primed with several layers of white gesso. And then shape, form, and movement starts to emerge. I am so focused that I don't notice the noise of life passing by on the village street that runs next to my studio. What I am trying to capture is the mood or energy that I find in myself at that moment.
Art is a very beautiful and important thing that educates us and makes us appreciate aesthetics. It is a state of mind, it is the way we look at things and look for beauty and harmony in everyday things: in a flower or in a sky or in the smile of someone you love, and this should be able to belong to everyone.
Analog art remains the foundation of cultural heritage. We strongly believe it should not disappear in the digital age but rather find new ways to thrive while maintaining its authenticity. SYNART provides universal mechanisms that allow artists and collectors to seamlessly engage with traditional art in a digital environment.
Making a picture for me is not about trying to construct a pleasing image but about trying to communicate the emotional I felt when I encountered what I have sometimes called charismatic moments, when I see people or animals or a landscape that feels charged. Memory is a necessary way to recover that, a filter to remove anything that is superfluous to expressing that emotion.
Life is a gift, and every human being should appreciate life, other human beings, nature and all the creatures that live on earth. Only by this can we ensure the survival of humans here on earth, as life on earth can easily go on even without human intervention. Humans must be careful not to be arrogant and believe that they can control everything here on earth.
I am a visionary multidisciplinary artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries, inviting audiences into a vibrant world of imagination and creativity. With a passion for exploring various mediums, I have seamlessly weaved together painting, sculpture, and digital art, creating immersive experiences that resonate deeply with viewers.
As a self-taught artist, my creative process is so rooted in my personal experiences and the themes I’ve been drawn to throughout my life, particularly the strength and resilience of women. I often draw the themes from the diverse cultures I've lived in.
My artistic process is deeply connected with my emotional state, and the balance between free-flowing lyrical painting and structured geometric abstracts reflects this relationship.
Each approach serves its purpose in helping me process and express my emotions. Sometimes the process begins with a burst of unrestrained creativity, followed by moments of refinement and control. Other times, I need the stability of planning and structure.
My journey as a digital artist started as a photographer seeing the world in a different way than most other people. My photographs I was told by some of my fellow photographers were not as perfect as they should be. They looked down at me for not going that extra distance to perfect them. Yet, the world itself is not perfect and so I thought my work was fine.
Lisa Lockett, an American fine art painter, began drawing at the age of five and would later own a design firm that would eventually serve as a catalyst for her art. Lisa uses rich oils and deep layers to convey abstract ideas, moods, and emotions. The bold lighting and dark contrast she gives to her paintings seem to glide off the surface with fine blending and brilliance.
Throughout my journey as an artist, I have experienced significant changes in both my artistic style and approach to my subjects. From my time studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Poland to gaining recognition, my work has evolved gradually over the years.
Dreams allow us to bypass rationality and tap into a deeper, universal language of emotions and symbols. Balancing this fluidity with intellectual and emotional engagement happens naturally when we trust the process. Subconscious imagery often carries its own internal logic, resonating with audiences without the need for explicit explanation.
The day when my consciousness reached the stage where I could consciously perceive feelings, when I understood that each of my works is born. Each one on its own with its own existence. Born, independent of space and time, to then live an existence detached from goal, time, purpose or content. Connected without being methodical. Without any connexion. In no way predictable and always surprisingly different than expected. Stylishness as a stylistic device.
My work contributes to anything connected with contemporary modern art, including anyone inspired by my creativity. I'm an artist who has already been perfectly understood, and I want to reference my name and the art I create as a serious career and legacy. I'm not an artist because I have nothing better to do with my life. I'm an artist because I know precisely what I create and the impact that it could have on the public view and the art world.
My artworks aim to inspire individuals to explore their own emotional landscapes. I believe that art has the power to evoke feelings and provoke thought, encouraging a deeper understanding of oneself. Through my creations, I encourage viewers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. Therefore, the value of an artwork is primarily created in the mind of the viewer.
My ambition is to collect joys in the plantations of hopes, to build dreams that shelter against hatreds, and prescribe a smile to the warriors of the impossible. And, against all odds, I am more rational than spiritual and more practical than deluded: what no one would expect from an artisan with aspirations.
My current work explores the fusion of watercolors and oils while reimagining Mexican historical figures. Studying master artists' techniques led me to notice how murals of Independence and Revolution heroes often follow traditional representations. This observation sparked a desire to reinterpret these iconic figures through contemporary eyes, using cubist and surrealist approaches.
When it comes to the visual arts, Matthew focuses on his own style of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and installation. He observes light and dark themes and everything else in between. MCM experiments with mediums such as acrylics, charcoal, graphite, ink, and sculpturing. Art genre influences of expressionism and fauvism are both interwoven together. Articulated through the distinct artistic idealization being portrayed throughout his work with a touch of spontaneity, playfulness and rawness.
I’ve always loved photography and nature and have been exposed to it from an early age. Cameras were and still are a big part of family get-togethers and vacations. Not having the traditional classroom learning of photography, I’ve read books and magazines through the years, today I utilize online programs to further my photography.
Painting has always been a joyful and fulfilling part of my life that evolved into a powerful conduit for emotional exploration and expression. This feeling-driven inspiration and connection to nature is where my authentic voice resides and lends each piece both intimacy and universality. Painting is an organic process. I surrender to intuition in the initial strokes, and from there, layer by layer, the painting unfolds into a narrative that demands to be expressed, each painting reflecting a deep personal story.
