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Veteran artist Brian Mathus<\/a> opened an exhibition at the Middletown Arts Center where enthusiasts can see his latest creations for the first time. The Oregon-native\u2019s work will be on display until April 19. He\u2019s also scheduled to give an exclusive artist\u2019s talk to share his wealth of experience while painting in front of a live audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe reception so far has been very positive,\u201d Mathus told The Clarion. \u201cI\u2019ve found that when you focus on art that appeals to you, the people who truly love your work will come out and we\u2019ve seen that in Middletown.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMixed Signals\u201d is the fourth time the artist\u2019s work ahs been exhibited this year. It follows a strong showing at the Art Noire showcase last February. There, at the Springfield Museum of Art, his work was exhibited alongside Boy Blue and ShoNobi world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis exhibition kind of felt like a senior thesis. It was the first time I\u2019ve worked to create this kind of series,\u201d said Mathus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEarly in my career I showed my work at cafes and frame shops. Back then everything felt rushed, lacked depth, yet still held personal meaning for me. I would let my subconscious spill out in art-form. These days, I have a much bigger oeuvre, much more to pull from. I\u2019m not just making a composition on the surface but also working to give each piece more depth, mental and otherwise,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art-aficionados can see Mathus in person on April 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Middletown Arts Center<\/a>. His painting demonstration and Q\/A session promises to be a casual affair where the viewers can gain insight from Mathus\u2019 decades-long career.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words and photos by Ismael David Mujahid, Executive Editor\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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