ABOUT
who is matt goad?
Oklahoma artist Matt Goad began his art career in the mid-1990s as a graphic designer and illustrator. Influenced by woodblock printing and its bold, hard-edged aesthetic, he developed his modern style that evolved into painting in the 2000s. Passionate about color, composition, and storytelling, Matt’s geometric approach guides viewers through layered, narrative-driven compositions. His work resonates broadly, connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Matt’s art is part of numerous private and public collections worldwide, and he has been featured in a variety of art and design publications, websites, and documentary projects. He has also shared his experience as a visiting lecturer at institutions including the Kansas City Art Institute and the University of Oklahoma, as well as with professional organizations such as the Art Directors Club of America and the American Institute of Architects.
Matt is currently represented by 1515 Lincoln Gallery in Oklahoma City.
“Since I was two years old, I knew that one day I would be an artist. Growing up the son of a preacher our family moved across the US, almost yearly, eventually landing in the desert southwest. This experience gave me a unique perspective of the diverse nature and cultures of America. My main set of friends then were ones I created in my drawing notebooks. With an encouraging family and some notable teachers my love of creating art developed into a passion. Commercial graphic design was a stepping stone and a valuable one in that it helped me hone in on the graphic bold style I would carry into my illustration and eventually my fine art. I am a lover of nature, history, music, and great stories and I try to incorporate elements of these, to varying degrees, into each piece I create.” –Matt Goad, 2019
Current & Past Exhibitions
“Gentrifying Mars”
September 2024
September 5th-October 8th, 2024
1515 Lincoln Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
“ArtNow”
January 2017
Oklahoma Contemporary: Oklahoma City, OK
“Urban Dwellers”
November 2016
Dual opening with Christie Owen
Verbode: Oklahoma City, OK
“Outside the Lines, Too”
Coloring Book Release Party
October 3, 2015
MOCA: Los Angeles, CA
“Monkey Do.”
January 2014
Myriad Gardens Gallery: Oklahoma City, OK
“Tread Lightly”
July 2013
OC University: Oklahoma City, OK
“Frequency Tests.”
August 2013
Dwelling Spaces / The Womb: Oklahoma City, OK
“Nature. Geometry. Love.”
October 2011
Dwelling Spaces, Tulsa OK
“Funk the Funk”
August 2009
Line Gallery: Oklahoma City, OK
“Pop Art Surrealism”
March-April 2008
Oklahoma Contemporary: Oklahoma City, OK
This is Matt Goad – Podcast from This Is Oklahoma
On this episode I sat down with artist Matt Goad. He began is art career in graphic design and illustration in the mid 90 to early 90’s. Woodblock printing and it’s hard edged graphic aesthetic helped inform Goad’s modern style which he would take into the realm of paintings in the mid 2000s. Passionate about color and composition his modern linear approach utilizes interlocking identifiable symbols and shapes in a compositional flow that pulls the viewer through a narrative. Whimsical, geometric, simple and complex, Goad’s work is easily accessible to the public and enjoyed by many, young and old, and across cultural identities.