Abstract Art and Fine Art Artist: Erasto Curtis Matthews
"I create because it allows me to exercise the God in me"
About Me
Bio
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Erasto Curtis Matthews moved to the Washington DC area over 30 years ago as a student at Howard University. He began exploring his artistic talents as a teenager by drawing portraits of friends, family and his favorite musicians. Erasto began painting later in life and
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Erasto Curtis Matthews moved to the Washington DC area over 30 years ago as a student at Howard University. He began exploring his artistic talents as a teenager by drawing portraits of friends, family and his favorite musicians. Erasto began painting later in life and his unique abstraction-based style is heavily influenced by elements of African culture and African American life. His work is grounded in vibrant color combinations and unique otherworldly settings. Erasto’s work has appeared in the pages of the Washington Post (2/4/2022). He is currently showing his work at the Barn Gallery at Wellspring Manor in an ongoing exhibit that started in 2018. He has exhibited his work at The DC Black Theater and Arts Festival, Yumi Hogan Gallery, BWI Airport, Neiman Marcus/Black Art Today "Kuumba'' Exhibition, The Lake Arbor Jazz Festival, Gallery B, Bethesda MD, Studio Gallery, Montclair NJ, Frederick Douglas - Isaac Myers Maritime Museum, Baltimore MD, Reginald F Lewis Museum, Baltimore MD, Wolfgang Puck's Sunset Room, National Harbor, Circle Gallery, Annapolis, MD, Gateway Arts Center's 39th Street Gallery, Brentwood Maryland, Artomatic DC, DC Art All Night, Athenaeum Gallery's "Speak Your Truth - Black Lives Matter'' Exhibition, Falls Church Arts Gallery, Falls Church VA, Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery, Harmony Hall Arts Gallery, Bowie Maryland City Hall, Busboys and Poets Anacostia, CHAW Gallery, Gallery Reimagined Baltimore MD, Children’s National Hospital, The Gaithersburg Art Barn Gallery and Serengeti Gallery, Capitol Heights Maryland.
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
I am inspired by the Sun and what it does to things from an artistic perspective. I love the beauty of nature and the beauty of people. I am interested in the world community and all the inspiration that it has to offer.
With each piece of Art I create, my goal is to open a window to the imagination. In my abstract pieces, I want peop
I am inspired by the Sun and what it does to things from an artistic perspective. I love the beauty of nature and the beauty of people. I am interested in the world community and all the inspiration that it has to offer.
With each piece of Art I create, my goal is to open a window to the imagination. In my abstract pieces, I want people to see something new each day. I believe my art is the doorway to a conversation between the spirit and the elemental self.
Commissions
Artist Statement
Commissions
Contact me to discuss your special project. Prices vary depending on the size.
Up Coming...
Catch Erasto Curtis Matthews as the guest presenter for Creatively Black's "Show and Tell"
Creatively Black Baltimore invites you to a captivating Show & Tell Series showcasing significant works from the artist's portfolios. Discover the intriguing backstory behind their creative process as they share insights and inspirations. These sessions are free to the public, with limited seating. Get inspired in 2025!
Date: 5/25/2025
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm