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
ART 1110 – Ceramics I, ART 1170 – Sculpture I, ART 2000 – Fine Arts Sophomore Portfolio Review, ART 2210 – Ceramics II, ART 2270 – Sculpture II, ART 2400 – Form + Content, ART 3270 – Sculpture III, ART 3301 – Special Topics in Fine Arts, ART 3500 – Experimental Studies, ART 3601 – Fine Arts Internship Part I, ART 3602 – Fine Arts Internship Part II, ART 4600 – Professional Practice, ART 4710 – Ceramics Advanced Studio, ART 4770 – Sculpture Advanced Studio, ART 4803 – Senior Studio I, ART 4804 – Senior Studio II, FD 1600 – Studio Seminar: Methods of Inquiry, FD 2130A – 3D Design: Space + Materiality, FD 2510 – Special Topics, ART 2100 – Professional Practice Survey: Voice + Vision, ART 3100 – Professional Practice: Act + Aspire, ART 1120 – Ceramics: Handbuilding + Surfacing, ART 1190 – Sculpture: Armatures + Welding, ART 2220 – Ceramics: Throwing in the Round, ART 2290 – Sculpture: Cast + Assemble
