ABOUT DALE MATHIS

Dale Mathis ca. 1972
The whirring of gears and pistons, the whimsy of fantasy, and the grit of the street kid made good, all combine into the art of Dale Mathis.
A giant of a man with the heart of a poet, the mind of a master watchmaker, and the imagination of a great surrealist. Dale
Mathis’ mixed media, high relief sculptures and design objects defy the typical classifications of any art. The fantasy designs of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne coupled with an artist that any generation would be proud to call its own.

His creations also speak from the heart of the discordant struggle of urban American life. As a child, Dale was surrounded by gangs and crime. His family and art from the earliest ages shielded him and drew him to the path less traveled. Deeply inspired by artists Salvador Dali and Edmonia Lewis, – Art was his escape into another reality he could create for himself. He is a truly self taught artist.

2000-CURRENT

Seeking to break with the intensity of urban life to find solace and focus, Dale established a new life as an artist working half of the year from his studio, DMSI (Dale Mathis Studio Inc.) in the Philippines. The idyllic environment, people, culture and love of art have embraced him as much as he has embraced them.
Dale’s artwork is in private collections in London, Italy, France, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Qatar, Dubai, Japan, China India and Mexico. As of 2011, Dale is represented by 13 galleries throughout the world. Dale’s work has been seen on MTV’s Cribs and The Real World Las Vegas, HGTV’s Crafters Coast to Coast, Philippine Networks GMA and ABS-CBN. Features have been written in Playboy Magazine, the Las Vegas Review Journal, design magazines throughout Asia and international watch magazines in Europe and Latin America.
1992-2000
Relocated from California to Las Vegas, Dale worked in the contracting and construction industry. Focusing primarily on casino facade and themed works, Dale’s projects included, Guggenheim Museum, Hermitage Museum, The Venetian Hotel, The Rio Hotel Casino, The Desert Inn Hotel, MGM Grand, Stratus Sphere, Mandalay Bay Hotel and the City Center complex.

EDUCATION
1990 – 1991

Electromechanical Design became Dale’s primary focus while he studied at Cerritos College, Cerritos California. Here he explored the complex world of incorporating high-performance components, circuits, and industrial automation.

1987 – 1990

Dale studied Architecture and Drafting while attending Morningside High School in Inglewood California. These classes awakened the possibility of bringing large objects to life.

1972 ca. Dale Mathis
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