Matthew Weber
Primary Medium: Sculpture
Other media: Wood, Graphite, Mixed media, Drawing
Email: ctmatthewweber (at) comcast (dot) net
Website: http://www.matthewweber.net
Artist Statement
My work explores the interdependence of environmental form and architectonic structure. I am particularly interested in the physical and symbolic transformation of natural materials into built forms and their decline toward cyclical decay. Each project originates from a base idea permitted to manifest within the spectrum between structured and organic states. I am seeking to isolate and manipulate those forms, materials, images and spaces that retain engaging and ambiguous physical positions within this matrix. These resulting works share contrasting surfaces, a dense material presence and reveal the physical trace of forced transformation.
Other media: Wood, Graphite, Mixed media, Drawing
Email: ctmatthewweber (at) comcast (dot) net
Website: http://www.matthewweber.net
Artist Statement
My work explores the interdependence of environmental form and architectonic structure. I am particularly interested in the physical and symbolic transformation of natural materials into built forms and their decline toward cyclical decay. Each project originates from a base idea permitted to manifest within the spectrum between structured and organic states. I am seeking to isolate and manipulate those forms, materials, images and spaces that retain engaging and ambiguous physical positions within this matrix. These resulting works share contrasting surfaces, a dense material presence and reveal the physical trace of forced transformation.
Selected Works
Artist Bio
Education:
2000-2002 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, M.F.A., Sculpture.
1995-1997 Hartford Art School, West Hartford, CT, B.F.A., Sculpture.
1993-1995 Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Sculpture.
Grants:
2010
Connecticut Artist Fellowship, Connecticut Commission on the Arts, Hartford, CT.
2006
New Boston Fund Individual Artist Fellowship, Greater Hartford Arts Council, Hartford, CT.
2004
Connecticut Artist Fellowship, Connecticut Commission on the Arts, Hartford, CT.
Solo Exhibitions:
2010
Wallace Barnes and Barbara Hackman Franklin Art Gallery, Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT, Mass as Form.
2006
The Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, Ontario, Growth Ring Topographies.
2005
Urban Institute for Contemporary Art, Grand Rapids, MI, Cedar Shingle Stacks.
Two-Person Exhibitions:
2004
The White Gallery, Lakeville, CT, with paintings by Jane Filer.
2003
The Pump House Gallery, Hartford, CT, Wood and Wool: Trudi Shippenberg & Matthew Weber.
Select Group Exhibitions:
2009
Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA, Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood 2009.
Artspace's City-Wide Open Studios, New Haven, CT, Members Exhibition: Index II.
Silpe Gallery, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, Hartford Art School Alumni 120 Show.
2008
Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism Gallery, Hartford, CT, Touring Connecticut with Connecticut Artists
Slater Museum Memorial Museum, Norwich, CT, 65th Annual Connecticut Artist Juried Exhibition.
2007
Sanford Meisner Theater, New York, NY, Exhibit A
Nomad II, Hartford, CT
Urban Institute for Contemporary Art, Grand Rapids, MI, Being Open: 30 Years, 30 Artists, 30 Careers.
Unionville Museum, Unionville, CT, Eclectic Art Show.
Gallery at 259 Marble Street, The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, West Rutland VT, The Annual Member's Show.
2006
Weir Farm Trust, Weir Farm National Historic Site, Wilton, CT, On Sight: 5 Visiting Artists.
Gallery 137, Indian Orchard, MA, New: Bettina Viereck, John Calhoun & Matthew Weber.
ALL Gallery: Arts + Literature Laboratory, New Haven, CT, Surface, Space and Light.
Middlesex Community College, The Niche, Founders Hall, Middletown, CT, Adjunct Faculty Exhibition.
Joseloff Gallery, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, 2005 Hartford Art School Faculty Exhibition.
2005
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, Cazenovia, NY, ArtEcology.
Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA, Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood.
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY, Rapture.
Collinsville Arts Initiative, Collinsville, CT.
Schiltkamp Gallery, Clark University, Worcester, MA, Mapping: Map as Metaphor.
William Blizard Gallery, Springfield, MA, 2005 Springfield College Faculty Exhibition.
2004
Artiade, Athens, Greece, Olympics of the Visual Arts.
Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT, The Connecticut Vision.
Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford, CT, Artist's Play House.
Norman Rockwell Museum, Sculpture Now, Stockbridge, MA, In & By The River.
The White Gallery, Lakeville, CT.
Collinsville Arts Initiative, Collinsville, CT.
Gallery on the Green, Canton, CT, Artist's Initiative Drawings and Maquettes
2003
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT, Radius.
Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ, ISC @ GFS, International Sculpture Center's Membership Exhibition.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge MA, Sculpture In The Garden.
Joseloff Gallery, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, 2003 Hartford Art School Faculty Exhibition.
2002
The Islip Art Museum, East Islip, NY, Projects '02.
Center for Visual Art + Culture Gallery at Uconn Stamford, Stamford, CT, First Time Out: All Over Again.
Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT, The Craft of Art.
2001
Gallery at 259 Marble Street, The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, West Rutland VT.

















