A central coast native, Matt Rodriguez’s abstract imagery and playful style are an engaging mix of refined eccentricity and counterculture street art.
Artistically inclined since childhood, Rodriguez draws from a multifaceted background in media arts, working as a graphic designer and professional potter for over 10 years before becoming known for the childlike wonder and Picasso-esque iconicism of his paintings.
An undeniable fixture of the Funk Zone, Rodriguez Artt can be found in numerous locations around Santa Barbara. You may recognize his work from the State Street Piano Project, or from one of his many Santa Barbara murals—the most recent of which can be found at the Haley St. YMCA.
Over the years, Rodriguez has been a participating artist for both i madonnari and the Santa Barbara Solstice parade; assisted with numerous Fishbon projects, worked on the Walkabout Woods art installation for Burningman, and co-founded Lucidity Festival.
Rodriguez’s ever-evolving style is both progressive and accessible; a true artist of his community, home no matter where he goes.