
A native of Australia, Matt R Martin took up life drawing as an adolescent under the tutelage of Steve Hederics, and later studied graphic art. He relocated to Melbourne, Australia where his studies continued in fine art and illustration through a variety of media. His background has led him to develop an appreciation for the subtle nuances of human gesture. A myriad of artistic influences, including his mother’s passion for classical ballet, instilled a sense of the capability of the human form for expression far beyond that which can be achieved with words. His work explores not only human postures and proprioception, but also its orientation which forces the viewer to consider the human form along with its various gestures, shapes, and expressions of body language.
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Exhibitions
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018
A Fine Romance: Realism in Australian Art
Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale, AustraliaBIG ART. small canvas.
RJD Gallery, Bridgehampton, New YorkWomen Painting Women/Men Painting Men: Voice with Vision
RJD Gallery, Bridgehampton, New YorkOn the Edge of…
RJD Gallery, Bridgehampton, New YorkMatt R. Martin
RJD Gallery, Bridgehampton, New York2017
Equilibrium
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, AustraliaArt Central
Hill Smith Gallery, Hong Kong, China2015
Sydney Contemporary, Sydney Art Fair
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
The Salon
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2014
Twenty Fourteen
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, AustraliaMelbourne Art Fair
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2013
Summer 2013
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, AustraliaWinter Selection
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, AustraliaBig and Small
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2012
Interwoven and Undone
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2011
Untitled
CoproGallery, Santa Monica, CaliforniaGROUP EXHIBITIONS
2018
W.O.P.
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2017
Winter Salon
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2016
Summer Salon
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia602, Art Fair
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, AustraliaFigurative II
Gallery 1261, Denver, Colorado2015
Paintguide
Unit London Gallery, London, United Kingdom2014
Personae, featuring Ron Francis, Matt R. Martin, Lily Mae Martin & Heidi Yardley
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2012
Taboo
Last Rites Gallery, New York, New YorkUntitled, Group Show
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2011
Untitled, Group Show
Scott Livesey Gallery, Melbourne, AustraliaDystopia
CoproGallery, Santa Monica, California2010
Metamorphosis
CoproGallery, Santa Monica, CaliforniaUntitled
696 Ink Gallery, Brunswick, Australia2008
Untitled, Illustre Graduate Exhibition
Chapel Gallery, Melbourne, Australia -
Education
2008
NMIT Preston, Melbourne, Australia
Diploma of Illustration
Certificate IV DesignSunraysia Institute of TAFE, Mildura, & NMIT Preston, Melbourne, Australia
Life Drawing 8 Years2006
NMIT Preston, Melbourne, Australia
Fine Art Diploma2003
Sunraysia Institute of TAFE, Mildura, & NMIT Preston, Melbourne, Australia
Graphic Art Diploma -
Awards
2017
The Art Vault, Victoria, Australia2016
Finalist, The Kilgour Prize, Newcastle Art Gallery, Newcastle, Australia2014
Winner, Glencore Percival Portrait Prize, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Queenland, AustraliaFinalist, Maritime ANL Art Prize, Seafarers’ Centre, Docklands, Australia
Finalist, Benalla Nude Art Prize, Benalla Art Gallery, Victoria, Australia
2012
Finalist, Metro Gallery Art Award, Metro Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2011
Finalist, R & M McGivern Art Prize, Maroondah Art Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2010
Finalist, Metro Gallery Art Award, Metro Gallery, Melbourne, Australia2008
Winner, Eckersley’s Award for Excellence in Illistration, Chapel Gallery, Melbourne, Australia