Matt grew up in Wisconsin and currently lives in Denver, CO. Matt received his MFA from the University of Colorado, Boulder and his BFA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His sculptural artwork often questions the ways in which an individual gains social status. He is more interested in building authentic relationships than collecting accolades.
Matt specializes in objects made with squishy materials. He also has a separate collaborative practice with his friend, Toby. His teaching philosophy is to practice, explore, and personalize. His favorite part about teaching at RMCAD is the small student to teacher ratio. Matt has a habit of taking on large house projects that he really should be hiring professionals for. Matt states that his house is currently still standing.
Recent Exhibitions, Significant Work, or Publications:
- 2017 Cabinet, David B. Smith Gallery, Denver, CO
- 2017 Together With, The Bubbler, Madison, WI 2017 Peep show, Castle Marne, Denver CO
- 2017 A day in the life (collaborative live performance with Tobias Fike), Afterglo Event, Denver Art Museum, CO
- 2016 Baroque Selfies [solo exhibition], Leon Gallery, Denver CO
Course Credentialing
ART2000 – Fine Arts Sophomore Portfolio Review, ART2400 – Form + Content, ART3301 – Special Topics in Fine Arts, ART3500 – Experimental Studies, ART3601 – Fine Arts Internship Part I, ART3602 – Fine Arts Internship Part II, ART4600 – Professional Practice, ART4710 – Ceramics Advanced Studio, ART4770 – Sculpture Advanced Studio, ART4803 – Senior Studio I, ART4804 – Senior Studio II, FD1600 – Studio Seminar: Methods of Inquiry, FD2130A – 3D Design: Space + Materiality, FD2510 – Special Topics, ART2100 – Professional Practice Survey: Voice + Vision, ART3100 – Professional Practice: Act + Aspire, ART1120 – Ceramics: Handbuilding + Surfacing, ART1190 – Sculpture: Armatures + Welding, ART2220 – Ceramics: Throwing in the Round, ART2290 – Sculpture: Cast + Assemble
