Elba is one of my favorite places to go on vacation. I was lucky enough to find some time to go this Spring and this painting is a direct result of the inspiration the the natural beauty of the island gave to me.
Matthew Bates is now 37 years old and his career is still in its beginnings. However if we look back at his 24 years of painting we can see that development is that of a much older artist. Matthew is not afraid to use new technologies in his work while respecting the historic qualities that have been handed down to his through the ages. Firenze has been his greatest teacher,and Matthew is a good student. Bates's Paintings can be found in private collections from Alaska to Venice, and he still is living and painting in Firenze to this day. Posters, Apparel, and Housewares featuring the artwork of Matthew Bates
Selected Exhibitions:
1997 Artisans Gallery, Washington D.C.
1998 Watergate Gallery, Washington D.C.
1998-2000 Mannaioni Gallery, Firenze
1998 Piansa Gallery, Firenze
1998 Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
2001 Ken's Gallery, Firenze
2001 Florence Art Gallery, Firenze
2001 Art-E-Mail, Marbella, Spain
2002 Agora Gallery, New York City (Link)
2002 Art-E-Mail, Marbella, Spain
2003 Enoteca Giraldi, Firenze
2004 Figaro Gallery, Annandale, Virginia (Link)
2005 Figaro Gallery, Annandale, Virginia (Link)
2006 "Art in Progress" Italian TV Show
2007 Osteria Centopoveri, Firenze
Posters, Apparel, and Housewares featuring the artwork of Matthew Bates
On-line Exhibitions:
Matthew Bates Original Oil Paintings
Absolute Arts
D'Art Fine-Art
Digital Consciousness
Contact:
Matthew Bates
Telephone: +39 055 483827
matteobates@gmail.com
