International artist and visionary with almost 20 years of creative experience, we are pleased to announce Mateo M will be painting the town of Alys Beach this Saturday, June 11, for the 4th Annual Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach.

Originally from Marseille, France, Mateo obtained his Masters Degree in Art  from the School of Decorative Arts of Strasbourg in 1997.

In 2001 he founded his own creative studio, specializing in creative conception, production and integration of creative content for shows, large scale events, permanent installations & transmedias campaign. Supported by programmers and technical directors, he is working with leading figures in the field of creative direction, set design and performance technology.

Matéo M. has delivered stunning interactive visual displays in collaboration with leading companies like Moment Factory ( with project like Dj Tiesto world tour or Celine Dion’s 2011 Vegas Show ..) and MGM Special Events.

LIVE DIGITAL LIGHT PAINTING PERFORMANCE

In 2002 he started a New Media performance that he called live Digital Light Painting. It has been defined as cutting edge live performance art at its best. One of the first to employ the method of painting live with digitally projected light.  When Mateo M. uses people as the canvas upon which the art is created:

This performance is truly unique and produces a one of a kind experience.

On this specific set up, he has 5 to 8 minutes to create a unique piece of art on and around people.

Drawing with lights on their skin, the result is magical. A picture is taken and display on his site’s private gallery and can be shared directly on Facebook and other social medias sites.

This innovative new technique of painting, has expanded beyond the canvas of the body to architecture and waterfalls. Mateo has provided his performance skills on some of the most extravagant productions in the world. Collaborating on projects with Cirque du Soleil ( Love Premiere event for example), Virgin ( in Dubai), Starwood just to name a few, his talent have taken him from Montreal to San Francisco, to New York, Dubai, Qatar and Paris, China, India etc.

Mateo M will preform solo, as well as side by side in collaboration with fellow digital graffiti artist, Shantell Martin, at Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach.