About Matthew

Baltimore City
“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.… more