MATTHEW PINKUS

Artist Matthew Pinkus transforms the Southwestern landscape into oil paintings that are distinctly his own. While celebrating iconic desert forms—from majestic saguaros to the resilient prickly pear—Pinkus utilizes an expressive, tactile approach, employing a palette knife and dynamic brushstrokes to build tangible texture and character. His specialized palette beautifully balances the dusty, warm earth tones against the expansive, boundless blue of the Arizona sky.​Pinkus's work occupies a compelling space, blending the rich atmosphere of Impressionism and the raw emotion of Expressionism. However, his landscapes are always subtly askew—infused with an uncanny, almost liminal quality that makes the familiar feel strangely altered. This visual dialogue reflects personal introspection and inner monologues, often suggesting lonely or post-apocalyptic narratives. Matthew invites the viewer to look past the beautiful scenery and into a world that mirrors the quiet, complex dialogue of the mind itself, creating art that is both uniquely visual and deeply personal. Matthew creates from his home studio in Mesa, Arizona, where he lives with his wife and two dogs.

Medium: Painting, Oil

Style: Expressionism, Impressionism, Modern/Contemporary Landscape