Bio:
born into photography. immersed in several different aspects of visual culture. traveled US visiting and living in numerous locations before landing in Ohio in 1992. High School, College, Marriage, Kids, and more odd jobs than years I’ve lived. still regularly travel continentally. Have spent time in 31 of 50 states. I take a lot of photographs and have been for over 20 years. I draw. I write words that rhyme and sometimes have relative meaning. Blood descendent of HW Longfellow. I speak. I sing. I cook. I garden. I theorize. I collect vintage things. I host large arts events. I’ve acted in plays, commercials, short films, and tv. I earn money for my performances. I make art from trash. I combine. I collage. I tweet... a lot. I made a game for my collages using twitter and facebook, photography, and my iPhone. I get paid for that, too. (click the red text below to learn about it) I consume copious amounts of information about everything and am always hungry for more. I connect dots. I love my wife. I love my 2 boys. I love all those around me. I love ideas. I love peace. I love freedom. I love love. I do not have a fixed opinion about anything or anyone. The smartest human beings are the most unassuming. I dare you to make a guess about me.
If you want to know more or have specific questions regarding my work, send me an email.
love,
mrb
P.S.- Various original works are available, as well are a full range of high quality prints.
Statements upon request.
If interested, please inquire at matthewrichardbarnes@gmail.com
Thanks!
