Looking back at work I’ve done over the years, both as a student and independently, I began to recognize patterns among quick, spontaneous studies and things I developed over longer periods of time. The galleries in this site adhere to my understanding of these patterns, some of which are more straightforward than others.
This site’s main purpose is to make my work accessible. In time, I hope it also provides a platform for people to engage in a conversation about art; whatever it means to them and in whatever form it takes.
There are a number of things I’ve done that I've lost with the passing of time. Though I no longer have them, I like finding old snapshots like those below of work that once had meaning to me. The nature of art is ephemeral, but the effort we make creating is basic and real.
I sincerely appreciate the time anyone invests in reading this and seeing the work here.
Moira Tunney Matas
undocumented drawings, late 1980s