About Matt Hanover
My art represents an optimistic, colorful, and heart-centered view of the world, aiming to capture play, wonder, and connection.
During my career in the corporate media and tech world, I found myself painting at night to relax. This practice became a pivotal part of my life following a health scare, initially believed to be a heart attack, which luckily was only a panic attack.
This moment was a wake-up call, leading me to reevaluate my direction and priorities. Encouraged by friends, I enrolled in a journey of self-discovery through a spiritual psychology program. This period allowed me to confront and peel away the layers of expectations and limiting beliefs I had created and learned to align my inner and outer worlds better, striving for authenticity.
My work's recurring motif of hearts serves as a tangible reminder of my journey back to painting. Each piece begins with writing an intention and drawing a heart, a commitment to living and creating from a place of love of self-expression.