Welcome to Artist Dustin Mater's Website
Artist Statement
“My work is a juxtaposition of colors, tones, materials & historical splendor. And to tell stories of strength, determination, success and the glory within."
Visual artist Dustin Mater has spent a lifetime cultivating his skills in visual representation. Starting at the age of two, Dustin was interested in colors and design. Dustin grew up in Ada, Oklahoma and at the age of three became interested in comic books and graphic novels shortly thereafter.
Dustin studied art and design at Santa Monica College and the Multimedia Institute of Hollywood from 2000 to 2004. While mastering his skills as an artist. In 2009 Dustin began working with his tribe and was commissioned to create three posters and a illustrated book for the play Lowak Shoppla'.
His grandmother, Caroline, an original Chickasaw Nation enrollee, helped him understand the beauty of their tribe’s history. This led to the inspiration and cultivation of his talents.
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