Arise Music Festival
Last month I had the pleasure to be involved as an artist at the first annual Arise Music Festival outside Loveland Colorado. Arise by far facilitated one of the best vibes I have experienced at a festival. As smiles and greetings came from complete strangers while walking onto the festival grounds, elation took over me. The entire weekend was like a dream of synchronicity, placing particular people and experiences in my life that felt didactically relevant and spiritually necessary. My perception set into observing the cyclical nature rigorously found in festival culture; Inspiring and being inspired, in no particular order. Artists in particular play this role rather directly within the festival culture.Anyone who has spent numerous days in the flow of a music festival knows that the way you share your energy and emotions to others in the community directly influences the experience. That is one of the most powerful tools festival culture holds today. The ability to influence and inspire each other, particularly in the areas of personal/communal awareness and creativity. My inspiration to become involved with performance painting came years before while witnessing live painting for the first time by Kris D in 2005. The veils were opened and I was greatly affected that evening. And years later, I look back on the 60+ performances I have been involved with knowing that these experiences have led me to greater knowledge on my personal path as an artist. We all need a pool of passion to dive into in order to receive the lessons that will teach us to grow and progress.
You can see into the Arise experience a little further through my photo album on Facebook. Also, check out my newest work that was on display at Arise and a few promotional photographs that were captured over the weekend.
"Evolutionary Enlightenment" 2013
For Sale $820
2' x 2.5'
Sale Enquiries for the Original and Prints are Available
Upon Request at ChapinMathews@gmail.com
"Spiritscape #1" 2013
For Sale $695
1.5' x 3'
Sale Enquiries for the Original and Prints are AvailableUpon Request at ChapinMathews@gmail.com
Promotional Photo From Arise Music Festival
by Black Creek Photography
A Sneak Peak at "Spiritscape #2"
Promotional Photo From Arise Music Festival
by Black Creek Photography
A Sneak Peak at "Spiritscape #2"
Music
My latest recording, "Misty Hills", is an auditory basis for my first album I will be recording this fall. The album will conceptualize a synthesis of the modern electronic world through the tonal projections of acoustic instrumentation. Arranging a tranquil atmosphere that will take the listener from meditative impressions to buoyantly rhythmic articulation. Check out "Misty Hills" and stay tuned for more announcements on my upcoming album.
Richmond Virginia Painting Exhibition
This winter, my application was accepted by the Virginia Commonwealth University Arts in Health Care Cultural Program for a painting exhibition which is on display from September 7th to October 28th. The location of the exhibition is 401 College Street, Richmond, Va 23298. This is the North Hospital of the VCU Medical Center where you can be directed to the Dalton Clinic. The art work is in the hallway once you enter the clinic. There is a visitors parking deck and street parking just a few blocks away from the building. If you are in Richmond during the next 6 weeks, swing by and check it out!
*Give Away*
The first five people to attend the VCU Exhibition, take a photograph of yourself or a group of friends in front of the work and share it on my Facebook page will get a free 11" x 17" print of your choice sent to your doorstop on me.
New Etsy Shop
To make shopping easier, I opened an Etsy Shop that currently has 23 original paintings available as 8" x 10" and 11" x 17" prints on 12 point glossy card stock paper. You can start shopping now at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapinMathews.
Thanks for catching up on my latest creative meandering. Remember that you can always sign up for email updates by sending "Sign Me Up" to chapinmathews@gmail.com. These updates include special announcements and links to the latest posts on this website. Till next time...
Chapin Mathews
9.23.13
