Matthew R Cory (b. 1974)

Matthew's works focus on acrylic paintings and drawings of figures in interaction – be that human and animal, or geometric and natural. The figures are often “In medias res,” where the viewer may wonder how this scene came about and what is about to happen. Blending his love of metaphysics and philosophy with nature and humor, the hope is that the viewer will enjoy the unity of the whole piece while simultaneously being able to dive into every corner and find another world waiting. He aims to deepen the mystery of what it means to be human and encourage the viewer to delve deeper too, as Francis Bacon said all art should do. Matthew balances order and chaos in his works. He mixes energetic color with repetitive patterns, figurative forms over geometric shapes, and symbolism alongside abstraction. By playing with combinations of patterns and solids, modern and ancient, material and spiritual, the intent is to create pieces that possess both tension and unity. 

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Matthew R. Cory grew up in the Pacific Northwest (US) and is also inspired by music, the scenery, the technology, and family history - all have made an impact on what and how he creates. He is a poet, a musician, an artist, a designer, a husband, and a father of three wonderful people.

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As a child, he showed an aptitude for drawing and singing. By way of encouragement, he was told of grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-uncles who were painters, singers, and photographers. While looking further into his genealogy Matthew discovered that many relatives, closely and distantly related, were involved with the arts in some way - including folks who’d created presidential portraits (Grant - Thomas Le Clear) and written world-famous songs (I Left My Heart in San Francisco - George Cory Jr.)​.

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Music took up most of his creative efforts through the early 2000s (Half Acre Day), although Matthew always kept drawing and painting. ​Visual arts is now his major focus and he continues to delve into different approaches, materials, and techniques.