Artistic Expressions . . . Ralph Matheson

Ralph Matheson
Artist/Architect

Squaring the Circle

Ralph Matheson is both an artist and architect.

He has lived on the rugged northern California coast since 1969. There he has designed many dwellings in Sea Ranch and the north coast. Mr. Matheson has had his work published in numerous architectural magazines, and has received the Sea Ranch Design Award and its Community Enhancement Award. He has five houses that are listed in the National Historical Registry.

Labyrinth

Mr. Matheson attended University of California in Berkeley in the 1960's.

He studied Architecture, Engineering and Computer Operations Research. This was his foundation for the Points of Light art work that has evolved through the many years he has practiced as an architect.

Yin Yang

He heads Matheson Design in Gualala, Ca. He has created a 3-D software drawing program called 'Trueview' that has sold in the U.S. and Europe. With an interest in computer and design he has generated art using ancient spiritual symbols.

His Points of Light art is intriguing to the viewer because the symbols are embedded and the form and movement is seen through the effect of the colors. His work has been described by collectors as having "simplicity and elegance". With the integration of the light box, the circular images appear to be illuminated and moving. These recent series are called "Connections To The Universe." His work can be viewed at www.pointsoflightart.com once the site is completed.

Red Space

His work has been shown throughout the Bay Area and at Illuminarium Gallery in Mill Valley. His work is in private collections on the west coast.

He has exhibited his work in California, at Arches Gallery in Healdsburg and at the Ratliff Gallery in Sedona. Mr. Matheson's work will be exhibited at the Four Season's Hotel in San Francisco in Nov. 2007 for a show benefitting Tibetan Aid Project.

He may be contacted for future exhibits and aquisitions.