Born in 1980, Matt W. Moore is an artist and designer based in Portland, Maine USA. He is the founder of MWM Graphics, a member of The KDU, and a regular contributor to ROJO and Format Magazine. Matt's career path has led him through various creative roles including: gallery artist, apparel designer, screen printer, editorial illustrator, identity and logo designer, print and interactive designer, art director, curator, producer and publisher. Each of these experiences have helped to mold Matt into a versatile and prolific creative.

Matt publishes a book of personal illustration work each winter called Black and White Bangers, and he also founded and curates the popular website and sticker swap, Wallspankers Magazine.

How would you describe your personal style?
My "Vectorfunk" style of illustration celebrates geometry, asymmetrical composition, wild color, and funky flow. I strive to grab the viewers attention and let their eye wander through the layers of the design. Sometimes the works are representational, other times entirely abstract. A scrambled alternate reality.

When you were a child, did you want to become an illustrator?
Yes. Without a doubt. This has been a lifelong dream for me. Not just an illustrator, but an illustrator that is a designer and a gallery artist too. I've always wanted to participate across the spectrum. It has all been a dream come true for me.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
I find inspiration everywhere. Fashion, math, nature, chemistry, architecture, graffiti, human interactions, history, daydreams of the future, everything. Also my community of friends in Design (The KDU), Art (ROJO), and Graffiti (WUT).

Could you describe your working process?
I just go for it. Usually I start with a blank canvas and begin building without sketching. The compositions are in my mind, so I enjoy bringing them to life one layer at a time.

What would be the ideal working setup for you?
My studio now is great. I have plenty of room to work on design, illustration, and fine art in the same space. The only thing that would make it better would be more space for larger paintings and a ventilation system so I could mix spraypaint into my canvas work without running outside every time I want to add a spritz.

What do you love the most about your life as an illustrator?
Being my own boss and doing what I love for my job. Can't beat that.

If you had to do something totally different for living, what would it be?
Yikes. I don't know. I guess I'd be a musician or an architect. I'd need to be using the creative part of my brain everyday to be satisfied.

What kind of music do you listen while working?
Mostly underground NYC hip hop these days. But some classic rock too.

If you could go anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
I've always wanted to explore Southeast Asia.

Who are you all-time favorite artists?
MC Escher, Doze Green, Jersey Joe, Picasso... The list goes on.

Who has been the most inspiring non-artistic person for you?
My wife Laura inspires me every day in countless ways. She is incredible.

What is the most bizarre dream you ever had?
After spending some time in Brazil I had a reoccouring dream where I was completely lost in Sao Paulo, unable to communicate in Portuguese to people. It was a bizarre and surreal dream every time.

If you could meet any great name from known human history, who would it be?
I'd love to drink a few pints with Einstein.

Thank you!