Mathieu Nozieres, “Tales of a Nomad”

May 7th through June 5th 2022 Haven Gallery is honored to present France based artist Mathieu Nozieres, for his first solo exhibition entitled “Tales of a Nomad” at the gallery. Nozieres’ oil works feature diverse battle scenes exploring a variation of cultural mythologies, warrior garb and landscapes. Highly inspired by his travels through Asia, Maghreb and Europe, one finds the influence of samurais and dragons and a strong flavor of Orientalism present in his paintings. A noteworthy nod to his recent collaboration for metal band Trivium’s “In the Court of the Dragon" album art is echoed through the prominent use of the colossal draco antagonist as the mythical being soars over Nozieres' valiant fighters. With a penchant for epic combat, the artists interests stem back in time and embrace historical painting techniques and narratives. Courageous warriors stand up to gargantuan adversaries from legend, forming dynamic and suspenseful scenes. The artist’s brushstrokes are loose and gesticulating, enhancing the sense of movement and action of his bellicose milieus. Nozieres’ transports his viewer into extraordinarily powerful moments of psychological and corporeal strength; a time in which one’s adrenaline and hunger for victory supersede the physical and emotional laws of science and being, forging exemplars out of his protagonists, and defying all odds.