Matt Pidgeon's passion for music, colors come through on canvas

Matt Pidgeon says he is heavily influenced by the works of Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, Picasso, and Braque. (Courtesy image)

ROCHESTER - The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts will present works by Matt Pidgeon in the Bernier Room, at the Rochester Community Center. A small art reception will take place on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Pidgeon has been a painter for most of his life and employs various mediums including acrylic, oil, and enamel on canvas. Pidgeon has been featured in numerous galleries throughout New England and New York. His work has been has been acquired by both public and private collectors, residential and commercial.

Pidgeon is heavily influenced by the works of Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, Picasso, and Braque. He paints with great passion for music and incorporates mood evoking color and movement into his works. The process is meticulous and involves hours of painting, viewing, and reflecting.

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is located in the Community Center at 150 Wakefield Street in Rochester, New Hampshire. The museum is sponsored by the City of Rochester, Rochester Main Street, Bernier Insurance, and Hannaford Supermarkets. Visit www.rochestermfa.org for more information.