Thomas Matyas was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, where he now lives and works. After receiving a degree in art history from Canisius College, his main creative pursuit was music composition until he began making sculpture and painting in 2014, inspired by memories of the industrial landscapes of the North Buffalo neighborhood where he grew up.
Thomas is an Exhibiting Member of the Buffalo Society of Artists, and shows his work frequently in Western New York. In October of 2021 he presented his first solo exhibition at the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda, New York. His work has been recognized with awards in regional and national juried exhibitions, and can be found in private collections in the U.S., Britain and Italy.