Matthew Sansom

About the Artist

Matthew Sansom is an Australian visual artist celebrated for his evocative landscapes and botanical works that capture the nuanced interplay of light, form, and atmosphere. 

His practice is deeply rooted in direct observation, often painting en plein air to engage authentically with the environment. 

Through expressive brushwork and a vibrant color palette, Sansom creates sensory-rich artworks that resonate with emotional depth and temporal presence.

Born in Ballarat in 1974 and raised in Geelong, Sansom studied Art and Design at Geelong TAFE in 1993.

His early career encompassed roles in community theater, including set and costume design, and collaborations with the Chandrabhanu Dance Company in Melbourne. 

During this time, he developed drawings and works on paper for the Brunswick art collective.

In 2000, Sansom relocated to the UK, where the Devon countryside and then Herefordshire inspired a series of plein air and experimental studio works.

Returning to Australia in 2004, he expanded his portfolio to include drawing, printmaking, and oil painting. He continued to develop his art practice, focusing on landscapes and botanical subjects.

Currently, Sansom curates GALLEON, a showroom in Bangalow, NSW, where he showcases his work with fellow artists, ceramic and craft artisans.

Sansom’s artwork remains a testament to his commitment to artmaking and the simplistic dialogues found in nature, interpreting its essence through colour, texture, design, and storytelling.