Matthew Curtis

As a visual artist with a material practice concerned with glass, Curtis has been fascinated by the production of objects inspired by the minutia of architectural structures in nature.

Having enjoyed an informal apprenticeship in glassblowing, assisting at Denizen glass in Sydney in the early 90’s. Curtis then exhibited extensively throughout Australia. Researching and experimenting with unconventional approaches to extend his understanding of traditional techniques. Refining his eye for detail whilst expanding his material knowledge. His work is regularly curated into International Art fairs and exhibitions. He is based in Queanbeyan, NSW, at a home-studio where he and his partner Harriet Schwarzrock run a vibrant glassblowing studio and arts practice. While resident studio hounds inspect their progress.

Matthew has developed a rigorous approach, his affinity, dexterity, and experience with manipulating glass is extensive. From melting subtle hues by chemically manipulating the base materials. Then creating exacting moulds to generate exquisite sculptural forms. He is interested in capturing a depth and complexity to the blown and cast glass components. Where the finish captures hues of transparent colours fading and gathering in intensity, dependent upon the depth or delicate edge of the work.

Recent projects of Matthews have writ large these exquisite forms, creating intimate details within generous and sophisticated enveloping forms. Culminating in engaging illuminated public sculpture “Field of Light’ in Canberra. His work is widely collected, and he has been selected for prestigious residencies, including the WheatonArts Creative Glass Fellowship; Wheaton New Jersey USA, Canberra Glassworks Fellowship; Australia the Corning Museum International Artist in Resident; Corning NY, USA.

His work is included in private and public collections including Corning Museum of Glass; USA, The Saxe Collection of the De Young Museum SFS; USA, Ernt Stiftung; Germany, The National Gallery of Australia, & Wagga Wagga National Glass Art Collection; Australia.

Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh.

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