- Maribel Matthews
Maria Isabel Matthews' work is varied with a wide range of techniques and styles. She predominantly works in oils and also utilizes collage and acrylics, showing a profound interpretation of the passing moments in life. Through soft textures and warm color palettes, she captures the romanticism encompassing abstraction to impressionism and landscapes to urban views.
Sharp details add depth to her figurative works, revealing emotion and personality through each gaze and movement in her subjects. Matthews's brushstrokes add a smooth rhythm to the painting and vitality. It is as if they give us a glimpse into her mind and the movement of her thoughts and feelings. Vivid monochromatic images focus on small and individual marks in the context of vastness. Her work is a balance
between traditional and representational art; and romanticizes the chosen settings, people, and culture. Her ability to connect with natural beauty has driven her efforts to speak about environmental issues.
“She has been a prominent figure in Gibraltar's local art scene for many years, driven by a passion for painting and inspired by the beauty of nature, the magnificent architecture it encompasses, and the versatility of man. Maribel has come a long way, and both local and international press have recognized her work and achievements as an artist. Among artists, she is well known for the masterful technique in her artwork. 'Perhaps one day it will dawn on mankind that squandering our resources is not the answer and instead work in harmony with nature appreciating the beauty and grandeur of our world by caring for it as it should.’”