Matthew Finley (b. 1972) uses his photography to express himself and connect to the world around him. With a variety of photography processes, he explores intimate emotions through gesture and line to communicate his experience. Growing up queer in an unaccepting environment, Finley felt apart from the world around him. Now, as an adult working through anxiety, the studio is a safe space to create where he can be vulnerable and express his true self. Creating and exhibiting his work is a way to forge relationships with viewers and help those who see themselves reflected in it to feel less alone. Finding inspiration in classic art and statuary, he addresses modern issues such as his coming out story, intimate relationships, and finding peace in our tumultuous world. Based in Los Angeles, Finley’s work has shown in solo and group shows in multiple galleries across the U.S. Most recently, his work was on the walls of the esteemed Fahey/Klein Gallery in Los Angeles with the likes of Herb Ritts and Herbert In 2024 Finley was awarded CENTER Santa Fe’s Personal Award as well as the Center for Photographic Art’s LGBTQ+ Artist Grant for his project An Impossibly Normal Life. Resources: Matthew Finley Website  An Impossibly Normal Life Kickstarter Page  Altadena Photographers  Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame    Websites    Photo Workshops & Webinars Breaking Out of a Rut: Tips for Creating Breakthroughs in Your Photography  Sponsors Charcoal Book Club  Frames Magazine  Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops  Candid Frame Resources      Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download it for . Click here to download  Contribute a one-time donation to the show thru Buy Me a Coffee  Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort.  You can do this by visiting  or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on  and .

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