Rob Matheson

From an early age I have felt driven to express myself through visual art. This, together with a passion for nature in its many and varied forms especially gems and minerals, have always offered great inspiration for my work, which entails both painting and sculpture. An artistic temperament coupled with a strong scientific interest and a sense of wonder for the way the world is ordered has led me to experiment with a range of media including both two and three dimensions.

Over a number of years I have been involved in various community arts projects and school residencies. I have been an artist in residence for a number of years at Beaconhills College in Pakenham. I have completed an artist in residence at Scotch College at Hawthorn involving the students to produce two ceramic totem poles depicting Australian nocturnal birds and animals. Prior to this I was also an artist in residence at Yarra Valley Grammar involving the Year 9 students.

I see my art as a vehicle for life long learning, and as a means of sharing the knowledge through teaching. I gain an immense sense of satisfaction in being able to help and encourage others through art. In summary, I consider my art as a journey of discovery with no perceptible end. A process of continual development and exchange of ideas and as a way of making a positive contribution to the human condition.