Paola Mateo

I’ve loved art since I was a kid, in all of it’s forms. I couldn’t have fallen so hard and so fast without the love and support of my parents. I learned to use my first sewing machine at 7yrs old after watching John Galliano’s Dior Couture Fashion Show. Started painting and mixed media art in Middle School. Started working with clay sculpting and wheel throwing in Highschool. Started exploring Lapidary stone work and silversmithing in College. Started working in woodturning and scroll saw work after becoming a staff member at GoggleWorks and my curiosity has ceased to slow as I become interested in Glasswork and Screen printing.

I truly believe that art is a crucial part to the development and nurturing of the mind and spirit. There is freedom in creation and peace in self expression.