About
American artist, based in Connecticut widely recognized for his distinctive paintings, Mathieu is an equally adept Photographer, Pyrographer, and Designer with an expanding orbit of collectors including rock icons Ringo Starr and Matt Sorum of (Guns n’ Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver. His work has gained international recognition.
My paintings are a sort of excavation of the mind…an exploration and discovery. A reflection of my surroundings, and experiences. I use bold colors and deliberate strokes to create images that feel as if they were born from the earth much like one sees in cave paintings.
I also draw from the contemporary, using refined color palette and attention to detail to bring a sense of depth and richness to my work. The result is a style that is simultaneously unschooled and sophisticated, rough and refined.
Drums and Roses
In Japan, Mathieu was introduced to the art of wood-burning; once in his studio, he immersed himself deeply in the craft and rapidly innovated novel techniques and applications. In 2013, Mathieu crossed over into the music industry when asked to design a series of drums for Latin Percussion’s 50th Anniversary. The release of these limited edition pieces at “The NAMM Show” opened a floodgate of interest within the music industry. In 2015, Mathieu collaborated with the Gretsch Drum Company and drum Icon, Matt Sorum of Guns and Roses, which yielded a signature drum series, enthusiastically reviewed and distributed worldwide.
In the studio, intuition, and unconventional methods are my chosen modes of producing satisfying artwork. The majority of my paintings are created by applying charcoal and paint directly to the canvas with bare hands. -Mathieu
Present
In 2021, (Helios, established by Michael St. John with roots in the music world, was opened in Las Vegas to exhibit Mathieu’s work indefinitely.