Matthew Scott parent
Artist of the season: Fall 2022
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a local Chicago artist specializing in abstract paintings, with a fusion of acrylic paint and elements of nature. The artwork in this collection showcases my exploration in balancing color and texture. My work is a visual representation of my strength, pain, passion and perseverance.
NEEDED VACATION -pressed lily and rose -pressed Japanese maple leaf -latex and acrylic paint -high-gloss polycrylic finish $80
IT’S 4:20 SOMEWHERE -pressed Japanese maple leaf -gold leaf background -wooden panel -gold spray paint -clear lacquer finish $100 (SOLD)
ALL REDS STARBURST -pressed sunflower and lily -latex and acrylic paint -polycrylic finish $75
TROPICAL STARBURST -pressed flower petals -latex and acrylic paint -high-gloss polycrylic finish $75
2nd STRIKE STRIKEOUT -pressed lily -pressed large shrub leaf -ripped canvas -broken mirror -latex and acrylic paint $80
HE’S MY #2 -pressed lily and hibiscus -pressed Japanese maple leaf -latex and acrylic paint –high-gloss polycrylic finish -lacquer -cork ribbon framing $200 (SOLD)
DRUGS DEAL$ -pressed hibiscus -pressed Japanese maple leaf -bandana cloth -vegetable mesh -colored thread -latex and acrylic paint -satin polycrylic finish $75 (SOLD)
THE REAL OG -pressed hibiscus -pressed Japanese maple leaf -pressed elephant ear leaf -latex and acrylic paint -dark and clear lacquer $200
TANNING ON DA BEACH -pressed orange flower and rose -pressed large tree leaf -latex and acrylic paint -polycrylic finish $100 (SOLD)
CRASHED MY BIKE -pressed lily and hibiscus -pressed Japanese maple leaf -broken mirror -latex and acrylic paint -high-gloss polycrylic finish $65 (SOLD)
WALKING 2 LAKEFRONT AT NIGHT -pressed lily -pressed shrub clippings -heavy black lacquer -polycrylic finish $65 (SOLD)
DON’T PAINT IT WHITE, MATTHEW -latex/acrylic rose and gold paint -drywall mud and tape -gold leaf border $200 (SOLD)
FROM FALL -pressed flowers and leaves -acrylic paint -high-gloss polycrylic finish $65
FLOWERS & SKULLS -pressed orange flower -pressed Japanese maple leaf -high-gloss polycrylic finish $60