For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the idea of freedom not just as a concept, but as a feeling, a place, a moment. Freedom is different for all of us, and that’s exactly what inspired my latest collection of paintings. I wanted to explore how we connect to our own …
This year’s Manchester Pride Parade carried a theme that resonated deeply with me: Love. Aptly called The Love Parade, it celebrated LGBTQ+ love, self-love, love between allies, and love as solidarity. Love in all its forms is powerful, it heals, it unites, and it creates resilience. And for me, this theme became more than just …
Wow, eight years of running my own art business! It’s crept up on me quickly, and honestly, I’ve never stopped to celebrate any of the previous anniversaries. Each year came and went, swept up, creating, planning, and keeping things going. I think that’s the reality for many creatives: we keep chipping away, building something quietly, …
How Creativity Saved Andrew Alan Matthews “Paranoid Schizophrenia” two words that often provokes fear, misunderstanding, and stigma. But for Greater Manchester artist Andrew Alan Matthews, this diagnosis didn’t destroy him; it saved his life. Now a passionate advocate for mental health, Andrew has used his creativity not just to express himself, but to survive, heal, …
Exploring Three of Andrew Alan Matthews’ Most Beloved Paintings There’s something undeniably moving about the way Andrew Alan Matthews captures the spirit of Greater Manchester and Salford. His work weaves memory, architecture, and emotion together in a way that invites us to stop, reflect, and remember, not just places, but what they mean to us. …
Connection is at the heart of this show. It’s something we talk about often, in life, in love, in art. But rarely do we see it portrayed so powerfully. On the preview night, guests paused in front of certain works, not just because of their composition or scale, but because they felt something. That twinge …
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From the beginning, my journey as an artist has always been driven by one purpose: to create work that has a positive and lasting impact. My art is a medium to empower people to make meaningful changes and leave a lasting impression on the world. What Positive Activism Means to Me Positive activism, to me, …
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Local Art Show at Emma Evans Gallery a Celebration of Creativity and Community We’re excited to be hosting our upcoming Local Art Show, where we’ll be showcasing the talent of 15 remarkable local artists. Each artist brings their unique style, inspiration, and perspective, resulting in an exhibition filled with a wide variety of mediums and …