Patio Party Artists on Display

Marketing@CCB
Dec 7, 2023
2 min read

Enjoy their artwork at 1 Ward Parkway.

Several local artists were featured at Country Club Bank’s Patio Party this fall. The bank purchased their work, and it is now on display throughout our 1 Ward Parkway location.

Stop by and enjoy their creations!

Matthew Breedlove, a Leawood, Kansas resident, was diagnosed with autism at age 2. He began painting after spending time with his grandmother (an artist herself) at her art studio.

Matthew has always expressed himself through his artistic endeavors, whether it is making his own crayons, painting watercolor cityscapes or creating his latest bold and energized acrylic canvases. Often struggling to verbalize his feelings, Matthew’s paintings attempt to convey his emotions.

Matthew’s use of palette knife and paintbrush, along with his dynamic choice of colors, has won him a loyal following across the Midwest.

Matthew Breedlove’s art is in the Tower rooms.

Matt Horn is a creative young adult who doesn’t let Down syndrome define who he is. When he’s not painting, he loves to cook, lift weights, and assemble puzzles and Star Wars Legos. He loves to start each new piece by selecting the colors. Then he plans the design in his head, jumps in and starts painting!

Matthew's painting style has evolved over the years, and he now enjoys using bold, modern designs that inspire and engage.

Matthew has been involved with the nonprofit Inclusion Connections since high school. He was one of the organization’s original "PawsAbilities" students, preparing for future employment through their skills training program. He quickly became one of their stars, sewing more dog bandanas each year than anyone else!

Matt works at Streamline Insurance Group. In the future, Matthew would like to live independently and have his own dog. Selling his artwork is one way he plans to help support himself—he prides himself on being a really hard worker!

NCIS is Matthew’s favorite show, and he has many of Gibb's Life Rules memorized. Matt’s favorite is Rule #10—it is better to seek forgiveness than to ask permission!

Matthew Horn’s art is displayed in offices on the third floor.

Sara Unrein is focused on fibers, drawing and painting. Her work features her interest in the small details that most people do not notice.

This series of works, “abloom,” takes a closer look at the natural beauty in our own backyards and patios.

Sara has autism, which can make it difficult for her to communicate with other people. Through art, she is able to express herself easily. She is driven to use art to help others.

Sara Unrein’s art will likely be displayed in the HR Department.

Rachel Wisniewski is a local freelance artist who works in various mediums.

She is a self-described flower child and passionate advocate of disability rights.

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys reading, watching true crime documentaries, shopping and spending quality time with her mom, two fur babies and closest girlfriends.

Rachel is pursuing her associate degree in apparel design and technology at Johnson County Community College.