Artist Statement
My art delves into the pervasive influence of the digital age, weaving together threads of spirituality, environmental consciousness, and technological expansion. Through densely layered digital collages, I construct dreamlike realms where familiar visual cues of time and space are reimagined. Symbols like water and seascapes evoke themes of the unconscious mind, while abandoned spaces reflect our negative impact on the environment. The integration of mechanical elements with organic forms hints at the evolving relationship between technology and humanity.
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My process begins with sketching concepts on paper, which I then develop in Photoshop to create digital collages. These collages are further translated into mixed media, laser engravings, and assemblages. The assemblage works, made with found objects, may also incorporate digital artworks in print form. Some works, incorporating found objects, explore the themes of climate change, transhumanism, and the spiritual realm and are sometimes infused with personal narratives of sleep deprivation and its distortion of reality. I create mixed media pieces on custom wood panels that I fabricate myself. On these panels, I trace the design and employ acrylic paints, wood stains, colored pencils, pastels, and collage.
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The subject matter dictates the palette and imagery, ensuring each piece is a unique exploration of these interconnected themes. Driven by ongoing research, my work continually evolves, each series building upon previous inquiries and fostering new areas of investigation.
Bio
Vincent Mattina is an established multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intricate connections between spirituality, environmentalism, and the evolving landscape of technology. A graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design, he utilizes digital collage, mixed media, and assemblage techniques to create surreal and immersive experiences. His art is characterized by a dreamlike and mysterious quality, transporting viewers to alternate realms where science, nature, and the spiritual intersect.
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Mattina's distinctive style, often characterized by a mystifying quality, often focuses on the critical theme of climate change, prompting viewers to consider its potential consequences. Another highlight of his work is the ongoing series “Sleepless”, where he shows us a personal reflection on his sleep disorders and brings them to life. This series creates a strong connection between consciousness and floating, dreaming and drowning, even sleep and death. Through this, Vincent Mattina’s sleep-deprived suffering becomes a shared meditation.
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Mattina's work has been exhibited extensively, including at the San Diego Art Institute, Brand Library and Art Center, Southampton Art Center, and in Utah at the Springville Museum of Art, Bountiful Davis Art Center, Finch Lane Gallery, and Urban Arts Gallery. His work has been featured online at 15 Bytes, KUER.org, and Times of San Diego.
