Artist Statement

Andrea Matus is a mixed media artist whose work explores the intersection of history, symbolism, and contemporary aesthetics, viewed through the lens of the archetypal feminine. Blending painting, collage, and sculptural elements, she constructs layered narratives where ornamentation, myth, and psychological depth converge.

Her compositions balance precision and spontaneity, where a Renaissance flourish meets the bold geometry of graphic design, and a stoic, contemporary portrait emerges from layers of ephemera. Themes of resilience, transformation, and identity run throughout her work, reflecting an insatiable curiosity about the interplay between past and present.

Driven by material exploration and an intuitive process, Matus pushes the boundaries of mixed media, integrating found objects, intricate textures, and sculptural embellishments. Her work is exhibited internationally and held in private collections across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Australia.