Matthew C. Morgan – Artist Bio

For Matthew the creation of vibrant and colorfully inventive artwork is a way to experience the environment in which we live; a kinetic and engaging chronicle of our surroundings that has become symbolic of our daily struggle to maintain a sense of prosperity. It is an expression of moments, observations, and sensations in a way that would allow everyone to see the world around them for the uncomplicated beauty that it is.

 

This transformation has become integral to his evolution after himself being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Learning to function within the highly restrictive boundaries of his illness he envisions and feels art as, “...removing the barriers between what I see and what I feel”. By honing in on the most significant details of his surroundings he recreates people, places and objects in an original fashion by peeling away the layers of frivolity and exposing the rawness of the simplified forms we all encounter and are briefly aware of, but not sure why.

From early childhood Matthew has been surrounded by an artistically oriented family in music and painting. Originally pursuing a career in music he studied vocal performance at the Capital University Conservatory of Music (Columbus, OH), ultimately receiving his bachelors degree in liberal arts with a focus in music business from DePaul University , Chicago, IL. As a member of the venerable Flat Iron Artists Association Matt has shown his artwork in a variety of juried shows. In addition, he is an accomplished singer and songwriter with a myriad of original compositions. He performs regularly both as a soloist and with the band Black Bottle Junction.