In the process of creating my art I find that I understand more about myself and how I relate to the world and to those in my life. I am inspired by the subtle relationships between people, be they physical or emotional. My artwork is aimed at creating a sense of intimacy. By expressing the spirit, rather than emphasize a literal likeness, these works attempt to give the viewer a feeling of empathy and presence. My art is about the joys, sorrows, and passions that we all share in our lives. 

As with accepted forms of abstract painting, depiction and representation within my work are not equivalent. So what is being expressed, be it still life, figurative, or abstract, is not what is shown; rather the viewer is asked to forgo the content, and explore the subject. The idea of conveying some deeper sensation or relationship with no words, no physical gestures, just visual metaphor, has always been my primary interest. I hope you are able see a reflection of yourself in my works.

From a very young age I have expressed myself through visual design and art. I have studied art most of my life, being attracted to any type of creative outlet. I have been most influenced by primitive tribal artists and their symbology, as well as more recent artists such as Cezanne, Calder, Oliveira, and Diebenkorn, as well as by the living artists around me who are my friends. The paintings are created as visual poems, lyrical portrayals of the people in my life, as tributes to their lives and passions, and of the world at large and it's ever changing landscapes.

Matthew Holloway has sold work to private collectors on both the East & West coasts. He studied painting and fine art as an undergraduate at The Ohio State University.