Matt Gould Art

Detailed artworks created from thousands of hand drawn circles.

"Drawing circles ‘cause straight lines are too mainstream"

Art

Current pieces, purchase prints + the stories behind each one.

Commissions

Looking for something unique? Find out how to book a commission here.

The Artist

Matt is a faith-inspired artist based in New Zealand. Click here to read more about him.

Events

Details for upcoming exhibitions + events

Contact

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Art

My art is hand drawn, circle by circle, culminating in hundreds of hours of work and thousands of individual circles.See something you like? Purchase a print by clicking the “view here” button.

King of Hearts

Transgression

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Exhibitions + Events

See below for upcoming exhibitions, events and how you can host an evening of art, worship and ministry at your church

The Space Between @ The ArtBox - An Exhibit

From the 6th Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027 The Papakura Art Gallery will be hosting The Space Between in their Artbox exhibition space.The Artbox is a unique gallery space that brings artists work to the street - literally.Instead of a traditional exhibition space where viewers are expected to enter a building, the Artbox is a small gallery window that exhibits artists work to all who pass by.Be sure to check out this unique exhibit.

Host your own Exhibition

Interested in hosting an evening of art, worship, and encouragement at your church or community space? Fill in the details below and I'll be in touch to talk through how we can make it happen.

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Pricing

Event pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis, as travel costs and logistics vary by location. A formal quote will be provided once we've confirmed the event is a good fit.

Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the agreed fee is required to confirm and secure your booking.

Art sales commission

As a gesture of partnership, 5% of any art sales made during the event will be gifted to you or your organisation. This can be subtracted from your final invoice, paid to you directly, or donated to a charity of your choice. Please note that while artwork will be available for purchase, sales cannot be guaranteed.

Before you submit

I'll be in touch within a few days to discuss your enquiry. If it sounds like a great fit, I'll send through a formal quote and next steps. God bless — Matt.

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The Artist

Matt Gould

Kia ora, my name is Matt Gould and I'm an artist based in New Zealand.The subject of my work is inspired by my Christian faith. I use layers of small, individually drawn circles to create large scale works.
The hope is that as you initially see the work, it may just look like a cool image but as you look longer, you notice that something strange is going on and the circles become clearer.So, why circles?To me, the circles represent moments. Each piece is made up of moments, interactions, the good, the bad, the in-between.
Just like our life, there are moments or circles that turn out perfect, and there are ones that miss the mark. Ultimately, each and every circle creates the final image just like each and every moment we experience is what culminates into this thing we call life.
No individual circle completes the final image; it takes each one working together to create the finished product. Interestingly, if you took one circle away, it would become blaringly obvious that something is missing.Life can be like that too. There are moments we would rather forget, things we wish we hadn't done, or people we wish we had never met. In the end, our life is made up of moments, and if we were to take one away, we may not be the person we are today.Thank you for joining me on this journey through life. The circle you add to it is incredibly important to the final image of creation - even if it doesn't always feel like it, this place wouldn't be the same without you.God bless,Matt.

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Commissions

Looking for something unique, limited edition, or one-of-a-kind? Let's talk!

Every commission is a one-of-a-kind piece, drawn circle by circle. Pricing reflects the time, care, and detail that goes into each work. Choose the scale that fits your vision.

Tier 1
Mini commission
A smaller, focused subject or personal symbol. Simpler scope, faster turnaround.
Estimated time
10–20 hours
Price (NZD)
$400–$800
~$35–40/hr
Most popular
Tier 2
Standard commission
My signature large-format work. A meaningful subject with full detail, depth, and story.
Estimated time
20–40 hours
Price (NZD)
$800–$1,500
~$35–40/hr
Tier 3
Large commission
Multi-subject, oversized, or highly complex. My most ambitious and detailed work.
Estimated time
40+ hours
Price (NZD)
$1,500+
By quote
Deposit required
30-50% upfront
Revisions included
1-2 rounds
Typical turnaround
4-10 weeks
Deliverable
High-res digital file

All commissions include a high-resolution digital file for printing at agreed size. Physical prints can be arranged on request at your cost. Not sure which tier fits? Fill in the brief below and I'll guide you.

Fill in as much detail as you can below. The more you share, the better I can understand your vision and make sure we're a great fit before we begin.

About you
Helpful for any print and shipping conversations later
The commission
Standard turnaround is 4-10 weeks
Reference material
Photos, similar artwork, anything helps
Before you submit

I'll be in touch within a few days to discuss your enquiry. If we're a great fit, I'll send through a formal quote and next steps. God bless — Matt.

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Lion

"Lion" was born out of an idea I had while working on another piece, "Finished" [the cross]. As I reflected on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and the way he's described as both the lion and the lamb, I knew this was going to be my next project.

As I worked on this, a thought continuously came to mind, "how exactly do a create the texture of fur when all I'm using is circles?"
I pushed ahead anyway, and while it wasn't easy, I feel I've created something that is uniquely my style while honouring the overall idea I was originally trying to create.

Current prints available in each size:
A3: 99/100
A2 93/100
A1 10/10

Buy a print
A3
297 × 420mm
$120
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A2
420 × 594mm
$160
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A1
594 × 841mm
$240
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All prints are personally signed and include a certificate of authenticity. Printed and fulfilled by Matt — not a third-party service. NZD pricing, shipping calculated at checkout.