Ben Matukewicz

Creative Director

graphic designer / photographer / filmmaker / visual artist

Hi, I’m Ben! I co-founded AC back in 2013 and serve as Creative Director. I’m a graphic designer first and foremost, but I also have experience in photography, graphic design, and marketing. As Creative Director, I’ve had the opportunity to oversee many creative projects and collaborate with some amazing creatives.

As a graphic designer, I’ve had the privilege of working with various clients to develop branding that

I specialize in brand identity, typography, and packaging design. My expertise comes in

My creative journey started when I was very young, and I began learning everything I could about graphic design. Of course, I didn’t know as a youngster it was called “graphic design,” nor did I know it was a job one could have, but I knew I was drawn to it.

To me, creativity is the term given to the human experience of taking one’s inner energy and turning it into something that can be shared with others. My work is a reflection of my experiences—positive and negative—and my journey through life. I express myself through graphic design, photography, filmmaking, music, abstract paintings, and whatever else seems like fun.

As a visual artist, I tend to work in abstract expression through postmodernism, exploring themes such as connection, duality, and growth. As a graphic designer, I’ve partnered with a variety of businesses and organizations to help tell a story. As a filmmaker, I’ve produced feature films, short films, and music videos.

I study color theory, sports aesthetics, and urban sustainability.

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Arts; major: Journalism, Public Relations/Advertising sequence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aksarben Creative: President, Creative Director / 2013-present

Studio 62: Curator / 2020-present

Benson Film Festival: Executive Director / 2019-present

Metropolitan Community College: Marketing Coordinator / 2023-2024

BFF Omaha: Executive Assistant, Green Team Director / 2019-2022

Waiting Room + Reverb Lounge: Floor Staff / 2021-2022

Brickway Brewery & Distillery: Packaging / 2021

Dawaune for Omaha Mayoral Campgain: 2020-2021

Infusion Brewing Company: Graphic Artist, Cellerman, Tour Guide / 2017-2021

Slowdown: Marketing Assistant / 2019-2020

MaverickPR: Account Executive / 2018-2020

Prairie Lights Film Festival: Media Coordinator / 2018-2019

Omaha Storm Chasers: Video Production / 2018-2019

The New BLK: Marketing Intern / 2015-2016

ORGANIZATIONS & VOLUNTEER WORK

Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards: Board Member / 2020-present

BFF Omaha: Executive Board / 2022

Maha Festival: Green Team / 2021

Major League Baseball: Green Team / 2019

UNO PRSSA: 2018-2020

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2021 - Disconnected / Studio 62, Omaha, NE

2020 - Duality / Studio 62, Omaha, NE

DUAL & GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2022 - Ram Jam / group show / Petshop Gallery, Omaha, NE

2022 - Growth / group show / Studio 62, Omaha, NE

2022 - 2022 Art Expo & Benefit / group show / Radial Arts Center, Omaha, NE

2021 - Fragments & Experimentation / dual show with Reid Doehling / Studio 62, Omaha, NE

2021 - Omaha Refocused / group show / Edge of the Universe, Omaha, NE

PUBLICATIONS

2022 - un(titled), issue 02 / Omaha, NE

2022 - un(titled), issue 01 / Omaha, NE

2022 - BFFzz, issue 13 / Omaha, NE