Uncle Greg Matthews

Artist bio

Uncle Greg Matthews is a contemporary Tasmanian Aboriginal artist whose vibrant canvases and unique textile designs serve as tactile ambassadors of his culture, resilience, and reclamation.
As a proud Stolen Generation survivor with deep roots in his Country of North West Tasmania; Uncle Greg utilises his art as a powerful medium for truth-telling, healing, and reconciliation. His deeply moving visual narratives transform a lifetime of profound personal history into rich, layered masterworks that celebrate an unshakeable connection to his Tasmanian heritage, Country, and ancestry.
Uncle Greg’s highly sought-after fine art is held in private collections globally, spanning Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Known for his striking colourful works offer collectors a rare, evocative window into the enduring strength and beauty of First Nations storytelling.
Uncle Greg pays respect to Elders past, present, and those emerging.

I create art because...

My art gives me an outlet to express my creativity.

I am different to most artists because...

My art utilises unusual colour combinations and many stories associated with my art are from my own life experiences.

When you look at my art, the thing I want you to feel is...

The care and attention to detail that I have put into a work.

The thing I most want to say to non-artists is...

I love my art, and I cannot believe how lucky I am to realise my ability to create.

I believe art is an important part of our lives because...

Like music is to our ears, art stimulates the visual senses.

Current artworks

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Bush Kookaburras

45cm (H) x 60cm (W)

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Trace Elements

61cm (H) x 122cm (W)

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Leaves

60cm (H) x 90cm (W)

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Birds of the Bush

76cm (H) x 61cm (W)

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Rockpool Memories

82cm (H) x 107cm (W)

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Ancient Tracks

91cm (H) x 91cm (W)

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Water Trails

50cm (H) x 70cm (W)

Acrylic on canv...
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Custodians of Country

75cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Acrylic Paint
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Mother Country

90cm (H) x 120cm (W)

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Taroona Dreaming

103cm (H) x 103cm (W)

Acrylic Paint o...
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Friends 2019

60cm (H) x 50cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Uncle Greg Matt...

Generations 3

61cm (H) x 102cm (W)

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Stormy Weather

113cm (H) x 113cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
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Untitled

80cm (H) x 104cm (W)
By Uncle Greg Matt...

Untitled

92cm (H) x 84cm (W)