Matt King

Matt King is a New York based artist whose sculptures and drawings have been included in exhibitions in galleries such as Luhring Augustine, Stefan Stux and Guild and Greyshkul. He recieved an MFA from Bard college in 2004 and a BFA from Cooper Union in 1995. In 1998 he attended the Whitney Independent Studio Program.

Statement:

My work investigates the physical world as it vacillates between raw materials and known objects, and explores the way that these transformations intersect with lived experience. I am drawn to objects and materials that are easy to overlook or discard yet are widely familiar and used on an everyday basis. Much of my work explores the tensions between fixed meanings and the emotional states that arise when the meaning of objects shift, so that the work examines not only the cultural significance of objects, but also how they change over time and become entangled in the messy stuff of our personal lives.

I would like to give these pieces to people who do not normally collect sculpture. There is a certain amount of responsibility involved in owning and displaying some of my more fragile work, so I've made note of this in the work's description. As far as transportation goes, the adoptive owner would be responsible for shipping costs, though I might be able to help with labor.