Matthew Greenaway

Born 08/10/1987 in Ashford Kent. 21 yo Art Education Student in Reading. Keen artist, practising for roughly 7 years.

My most recent work looks at the downfall of celebrity in which I work using Multi-media, which recently has involved an incorporation of electrical tape. I work on a large scale, commonly 6ftx4ft on which i try to create compositions which are both eye-catching and thought provoking. I find that by creating striatations an audience has scope to investigate the work and derive individual meanings that could perhaps lead to a new and exciting dimension I would have otherwise not have thought of. However the common aim through my 'Downfall of Celebrity' series is to demonstrate popular icons from a celebrity background such as Amy Winehouse and Michael Jackson, contrasting their successes with more turbulant sides of their careers and personal lives. I try to base my information and representations as displayed within the media whilst also adding personal touches of opinion and perception.
One other note: The picture quality is not great for all these paintings, the colours are much bolder, sharper and eyecatching! I promise!

I studied for my GCSE's and ALevels at The Harvey Grammar School in Kent. I am currently studying Art combined with Education at The University of Reading. I have had numereous 'end of term/year' exhibitions. I am also exhibiting a select few pieces in a local restaurant where i have completed a couple of sales and one commission piece.,