love for gus leukemia fundraiser

February 09, 2017 in INSPIRATION

Yesterday, I shared with you the lovely work of Logan McClelland, also known as Sweet and Dirtys. Not too long ago, she took her youngest son, Gus (age 3) to the hospital for what they thought was the flu. As it turns out, it was leukemia.

Cancer is awful. Cancer is hard. It stretches a family's resources, and it wreaks havoc on emotions, finances, and more. As an artist community, we're banding together to help Gus (and his family).

You can join in the love at ArtCurious Gallery. For the month of February, over 30 artists have donated affordable works to be sold in honor of Gus, with 100% of the proceeds going to the family. On February 25th from 1-7pm, myself and several other artists will be leading $5 make-and-take crafts, followed by a reception full of food and fun from 6-8pm.

Please come, and share in the love for Gus.

the queen of hearts project

February 01, 2017

Get your cards out and get ready for the Queen of Hearts project! Initiated by Kellee Wynne Conrad, I am so excited to work alongside her and 10 other amazing artists who are creating art in an effort to help survivors of domestic violence.

The complete set of 12 cards is available here today from Kelle's website for $20, with 50% of the cost going to the Joyful Heart Foundation.

Participating artists include:

Each artist has altered the Queen of Hearts in their own unique way (see mine at left!); collecting them supports the artists and benefits others as well. The project has been an inspiring look into others' creative processes, as well as the marvelous way that working together can generate something bigger than ourselves.

Lastly, don't forget to help us spread the word! Share this project with a friend, send someone a set of cards, or alter your own Queen of Hearts card, tag @kelleewynnestudios and use the hashtag #queenofheartsproject. Let's start a movement!

featured in The Hand Magazine

August 26, 2016 in FINE ART

So delighted to be featured in Issue #13 of The Hand Magazine!

Purchase your own copy of this fabulous piece of original printmaking here.

Here's the original polaroid emulsion lift of my daughter, entitled The Gaze.

scenes from the panoramic gallery

August 12, 2016 in FINE ART

Last Thursday I got to see my work on view at the opening at the William King Museum of Art in its Panoramic Gallery upstairs. The show is called Heaven and Earth, and will be on view from August 4th, 2016 – October 2nd, 2016 (read more).

the panoramic gallery in abingdon, virginia // (c) jocelynmathewes.com

All of the works are a variety of mixed-media cyanotype on fabric & paper, themed with planets, stars, moons, and botanical specimens.

I draw on them, I sew on them, I paint on them, I embellish them with metal leaf.

It's an honor to be featured, and I thank the folks at William King for giving me the opportunity.

the botanical collection

August 05, 2016 in FINE ART

All things green and growing have flourished over this hot, rainy summer here in the Appalachians. I've been busy observing and learning to recognize a greater variety of plant species, and in the process have created a set of new botanical works that zoom in up close and at ground-level to the marvelous variety of life we have right outside our door.

Among my favorites are the structure of the pea flowers and queen anne's lace.

This collection is now available through my storefront on Society6!