Lisa Matway – dreams behind a tangled veil

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Artist Statement

am a contemporary abstract impressionist whose work explores emotional transformation, memory, movement, and the vital energy of everyday life as shaped by Parkinson’s disease.
My practice is influenced by a deeply personal awareness of the ways Parkinson’s can affect the body, mind, and spirit, as well as by the experiences of the many individuals and families navigating the realities of the disease.
Through this lens, I explore the tension between what is lost and what remains-the disruption of movement and routine alongside the enduring presence of love, identity, connection, and inner strength. Using vibrant color palettes, layered surfaces, and expressive lines and marks, my paintings translate emotion and lived experience into visual movement. The work embraces vulnerability and uncertainty while honoring the beauty, dignity, and humanity that persist through change.