Alternate Histories

Matthew Buchholz creates images of a fantastic past that never was, under the name of Alternate Histories. Using entirely digital sources, he refashions archival images to include monsters and science fiction elements, drawing the viewer's eye to search for the anachronism. Alternate Histories combines his fascination with vintage illustrations and photographs with his love of low-budget science fiction films. A graduate of New York University‚ School of Film/Television, Buchholz is originally from Tucson, Arizona. After working in the non-profit arts community in Brooklyn, he moved to Pittsburgh in 2008 to take advantage of the opportunities for artists. Buchholz lives in the Friendship area of Pittsburgh with his dog Otis.