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Matthew Sievers
A
s an artist, Matthew Sievers fi nds
inspiration in a variety of seem-
ingly contrasting subjects. “Growing
up in rural Idaho laid the groundwork
for my love of landscapes. I’ve always
enjoyed spending time in the outdoors
and have been awestruck by the beauty
and majesty found in nature,” he says.
“However, despite or possibly as a result
of my country upbringing, I have always
been drawn to the city. So many lives and
machines and buildings weaving around
each other fascinates me. The energy of
a bustling downtown street or a moody
neighborhood at night have a certain
kind of awesomeness that inspires me.”
Sievers has a love of architecture, in
particular old buildings that have become
somewhat of a bridge between the rural
and urban landscapes he chooses to
paint. “An old barn summons imagery of
physical labor, pride in work and simple
times from the past,” he explains.
“Between peaceful scenes in nature,
modest, functional architecture and beau-
tiful but imposing cities I fi nd constant
inspiration and desire to paint,” Sievers
continues. “I strive to re-create these
places through expressive brushwork
on a canvas, using color and lighting
to bring a piece to life. My goal is to
rebuild those scenes in a unique style
where traditional meets contemporary, a
style that seems to suit my contradicting
subjects just right.”
Through March 24, Sievers will
participate in Celebration of Fine Art in
Scottsdale, Arizona. June 20 to 23, his
work will be on view as part of the Utah
Arts Festival in Salt Lake City, and from
August 31 to September 2 he will exhibit
in Sausalito Arts Festival in California.
Waking Work Place, oil on canvas, 48 x 60"
Shining Before the Storm, oil on canvas, 72 x 72" The 555, oil on canvas, 9 x 12"