Matthew Petrucci

Matthew Petrucci is an expressionist, figurative fine art painter. Oil paint is his preferred medium.  His current work dramatically depicts moody gestural figures, set against colourful non-representational backgrounds. He explores the morphology of the human figure to create a sense of longing and loneliness in his paintings. Loneliness in a good sense; as in solitude, or as in a need to transform oneself. His faceless figures, with their unhewn features, and brewing sense of drama and emotional intensity, seem to deepen their mystery and intrigue. His works are in private collections in Australia and overseas.

2015 BEST PAINTING in his price category - St Kevin’s College Art Show and ‘Highly Commended’ at the Camberwell Art Show.
2016 BEST CONTEMPORARY PAINTING - Bayside Art Show
2017 BEST CONTEMPORARY PAINTING - Grand Art Show Berwick.
2018 BEST NON-TRADITIONAL PAINTING -  Camberwell Art Show. 
2022 BEST OIL (under $1500) at the Whitehorse Art Show Box Hill
2023 BEST OIL PAINTING IN SHOW award - Mornington Art show.