Bio
Mattias Beechey is a mixed media artist working predominately in acrylics, oils, and small-scale sculpture. Mattias was raised in in North Grenville, Ontario, they are currently based in Kingston Ontario. Their artwork is vibrant and graphic taking inspiration from classical art and folktales. Mattias frequently explores themes of self-exploration and identity through imagery of animals and the human form. Their work can be found in private collections across Canada and has been displayed in group shows in Eastern Ontario.
Mattias Beechey
Kingston, ON, K7K 3L6
(613) 807-3003
mattiasbeechey@gmail.com
CITIZENSHIP: Canadian
EDUCATION:
Diploma of Fine Arts St. Lawrence College
Fine Arts – Visual and Creative Arts
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
LONG-TERM:
Kingston School of Art Introduction to Acrylics 2023 - Pres
Art of Bookmaking
North Grenville Public Library Youth Arts, Crafts and Literacy 2016 - 2019
SHORT-TERM
WORKSHOPS:
Kingston School of Art Paints and Pints June 2023
Creating Form with Charcoal July 2023
Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre Drawing Conclusions July 2023
Bookmaking & Printmaking August 2023
ASUS Camps Acrylic Painting July 2023
KEY GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
Art Party Happy Thoughts 2023
Kingston, Ontario
Spectrums Marianne van Silfhout Gallery 2023
Brockville, Ontario
COLLECTIONS:
Private collections in Southern Ontario, Augustine Cove, UAE, and USA
EXPERIENCE:
Logo, social media 0A Productions 2021 - Pres
and Website Design Beech Boy Recordings
Book Illustration 2020 - Pres
Design of Permanent Body Art 2020 - Pres
Character Concept and Development 2019 - Pres
Facepainting and Body Art 2015 - Pres
Youth Art Event Co-coordinator North Grenville Public Library 2017 - 2018
Musical Theatre Props, Costume, 2016 - 2017
and Set Coordinator
AWARDS:
Dean’s Choice Award: Opportunity 2023
People’s Choice Award: Opportunity 2023
Innovation Award: Baba Yaga Used to Sleep Here 2023
Marianne van Silfhout Bursary 2021-2022
Musical Theatre: Award of Excellence 2017