Matthew Tardy is an Austin-based visual artist who draws inspiration from his struggles with chronic pain, clinical depression, and surviving Stage 4 Medullary Thyroid Cancer.  His art depicts intentionally simple forms that bring about deep, relatable emotions from the viewer.

Matthew hopes his art will inspire meaningful conversations about depression, anxiety, and the realities of living with serious mental and physical illnesses.

Matthew is also an accomplished performing artist. If you’re looking for more information about his performance, go to MattTardy.com