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What's your name?: Matt Ware
Where are you from originally and where are you now?: I am born and bred in Sketty in Swansea, south Wales, near the Mumbles and the beautiful Gower Peninsular.
What medium / media do you work in?: I work mainly in Acrylic but I am always experimenting with other mediums.
How would you describe your work?
In three words I would describe my artwork as colourful, vibrant and energetic.
What are your influences and inspirations?: Being brought up on the edge of Swansea Bay near the (World renowned for natural beauty) Gower peninsular in South Wales, United Kingdom gave me huge inspiration for my artworks.
Which piece are you most proud of and why?: I am proud of my Cityscape line of work. I have recently completed a collection of work entitled "Lets get responsible". This collection showcases the problem of light pollution affecting our planet using rich abstract cityscapes to get my point across.
Have you had any exhibitions - if so, where? Do you have any planned in the future?: I am planning to exhibit in the Crane Gallery in Mumbles in May 2008.
I have also been exhibiting my artwork online through several online galleries.
Please give a brief description of one or two of the projects you've worked on recently.: I have recently been working on my Cityscape line of work entitled "Lets Get Responsible 2008".
I have also been working extremely hard on providing an online artist agency for local talent.
What are your views on the current arts scene nationally and in South Wales?: I believe the art scene is thriving in South Wales, especially in areas such as The Mumbles in Swansea. There is an abundance of local talent creating awesome works of art due to the beauty and diversity of the landscapes around South Wales.
Website: www.PlatinumGallery.co.uk
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