Matt Foley - Sacred Space v.01

Matt Foley is an internationally recognized artist known for his dynamic and visionary approach to art, blending intellect, energy, and sensory exploration. Foley's work spans various media, earning him a reputation as a modern mystic and experimental creator. Described as a "one-man crusader for the arts," Foley's art ranges from poetic and controlled explosions of creativity to vibrant, mythopoeic expressions that translate sensory and ultra-sensory stimuli into bold, personality-driven pieces. His exhibitions, held in galleries across the U.S. and beyond, showcase a restless talent that generates entire art worlds, inviting viewers to engage with his intriguing and intelligent vision.

“Never wade through the pretty ripples
of perpetually flowing
rivers, until you have looked at their lovely waters,
and prayed to them,
and washed your hands in the pale enchanting water.”
― Hesiod: ancient Greek poet

“If you have been in the vicinity of the sacred - ever brushed against the holy - you retain it more in your bones than in your head; and if you haven’t, no description of the experience will ever be satisfactory.”
― Daniel Taylor: author

“The calm within the storm is where peace lives and breathes. It is not within perfect circumstances or a charmed life... it is not conditional. Peace is a sacred space within, it is the temple of our internal landscape. We are free to visit it, whenever we seek sanctuary. Underneath the chaos of everyday living, peace is patiently awaiting our discovery... go within.”
― Jaeda DeWalt

"As I’ve gotten older, I have come to see that maybe the search is the religious experience - the desire to believe and the longing for meaning, the moving towards the ineffable. Maybe that is what is essentially important, despite the absurdity of it."
― Kurt Vile