Matthew's profile
“Art is my story, my personal Glory. We will all one day leave this earth... Art will live forever.”
— Mateo Blu
Matthew Rice, also known by his creative moniker Mateo Blu, was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. His humble beginnings were like that of many other inner city youth growing up surrounded by constant temptation, negativity and chaos.
Mateo's story were art and football. Both gave him the escape that he needed allowing him to grow. With this newfound focus and discipline, Matthew went on to excel in both realms.
Although his love for art began where he would sneak paper form his teacher to sketch, he didn’t find himself in art until he reached college where he received duel degrees in History and Integrative arts. In football he flourished winning championships by winning high school and on the collegiate level at Penn State. Later affording him the opportunity to play at the highest level of the game in the NFL. In 2007; just one year after entering the NFL, Mateo got diagnosed with cancer from the brain which he is still batteling today. Within this fight he is documenting his peresonal journey and advocating others. Mateo has been blessed to successfully pursue his purpose in his art. Clients include businesses, art collectors, interior decorators, professional athletes, foreign political dignitaries, nonprofits and people who respect and appreciate the creative process. Entering his 12th year in art, he has become an international artist whose abstract creations bring innovative depth and storytelling to a style that can often be viewed by many individuals who develop unique perspectives. Always remembering where he came from, the nonprofit Blu Art Foundation was created to give back to communities in need, through art education and mentoring. Mateo Blu Art thanks you for viewing and we hope that you will find that peace that speaks to you and your story.
— Mateo Blu
Matthew Rice, also known by his creative moniker Mateo Blu, was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. His humble beginnings were like that of many other inner city youth growing up surrounded by constant temptation, negativity and chaos.
Mateo's story were art and football. Both gave him the escape that he needed allowing him to grow. With this newfound focus and discipline, Matthew went on to excel in both realms.
Although his love for art began where he would sneak paper form his teacher to sketch, he didn’t find himself in art until he reached college where he received duel degrees in History and Integrative arts. In football he flourished winning championships by winning high school and on the collegiate level at Penn State. Later affording him the opportunity to play at the highest level of the game in the NFL. In 2007; just one year after entering the NFL, Mateo got diagnosed with cancer from the brain which he is still batteling today. Within this fight he is documenting his peresonal journey and advocating others. Mateo has been blessed to successfully pursue his purpose in his art. Clients include businesses, art collectors, interior decorators, professional athletes, foreign political dignitaries, nonprofits and people who respect and appreciate the creative process. Entering his 12th year in art, he has become an international artist whose abstract creations bring innovative depth and storytelling to a style that can often be viewed by many individuals who develop unique perspectives. Always remembering where he came from, the nonprofit Blu Art Foundation was created to give back to communities in need, through art education and mentoring. Mateo Blu Art thanks you for viewing and we hope that you will find that peace that speaks to you and your story.
