Matthew Pearce

My work focuses on creating contemporary and abstract compositions using traditional media and techniques such as acrylics, inks, canvas and board.
I look at the deterioration of materials such as walls, buildings, fabrics and the natural weathered ageing process of painted surfaces and the Dorset coast for the inspiration to create my work.
As well as this, I like to create abstract wall art using drift wood and found or recycled objects. These are often found whilst walking my Ridgeback on the beaches of the Dorset coastline where I live.
I enjoy creating layered, textured and weathered looking works that can be achieved with a basic palette knife. I find these to be the most natural and effective forms to create the artworks that reflect me and the type of art that I enjoy.

Self taught.

Lyme Bay Arts "winteropen3" - Sou-Sou'-West Gallery Symondsbury Estate, Bridport, Dorset
Dec 2021- Jan 2022
Sou-Sou'-West "Spring open" 26/2-20/3 2022
Sou-Sou'-West "11+" Group Show 2-24th April 2022
Sou-Sou'-West "Unrestricted" 22/8-18/9 2022
Sou-Sou-West "Spring Time" 16 Apr- 01 May 2023
Sou-Sou-west "Summer Open" 2023
Sou-Sou-West "Smalls for Walls" 30/9-22/10 2023
Sou-Sou-West "Winter Open" 2024
Sou-Sou-West "Spring Open" 2024
Sou-Sou-West Summer 2024
Sou-Sou-West “Squares” 2024
Sou-Sou-West Winter 2025
Sou-Sou-West “TWO” Jan Dean & Matthew Pearce September 2025