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Matthew Ashurst
 
 
About the Artist

Through my work I attempt to evoke a visceral reaction, playing off against each other notions of struggle, fragility & logic.

The work acts a reflection of my psychology, judging my capabilities as well as my failings.

Through play and metamorphosis the work assumes a form.

 
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Re-interpreting Myth (detail)

2009
Paint, Expandable foam, Toy, Glue
20 x 20 x 15

Re-interpreting Myth (detail)

2009
Paint, Expandable foam, Toy, Glue
40 x 40 x 30

Re-interpreting Myth

2009
Mixed Media (Paint, Expandable foam, Toys, Glue, Egg Shells)
Variable

House Of Dust

2009
Mixed Media (Bones, Eggs, Feathers, Dust, Light Bulb, Toy, Glue, Wood)
60 x 60 x 45

House Of Dust (detail)

2009
Mixed Media (Bones, Eggs, Feathers, Dust, Light Bulb, Toy, Glue, Wood)
60 x 60 x 45

House Of Dust (detail)

2009
Mixed Media (Bones, Eggs, Feathers, Dust, Light Bulb, Toy, Glue, Wood)

The Birds and the Bees

2009
Framed Photograms
45 x 50 each

The Birds and the Bees (detail)

2009
Framed Photogram
45 x 50

The Birds and the Bees (detail)

2009
Framed Photogram
45 x 50

 
Education and biography
EDUCATION

2001, Kent Institute of Art and Design,Canterbury.
BA (Hons) Fine Art


1998, Kent Institute of Art and Design, Maidstone.
BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies

EXHIBITIONS

2001:" " exhibition, Herbert Read Gallery, Canterbury, Kent.

2001:Between Black and White County Hall Gallery, Maidstone, Kent.

2003: Reading Space, Reading, Berkshire.

2004:Open Studio's, NAC Studios, Chatham, Kent

2006: BOXROOM, St Mary's on the Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk,

2009:the blind leading the blind, Chelmsford College, Chelmsford, Essex

09/2009: Rebirth through decay - Slackspace, Colchester, Essex.

10/2009: Open Call (part of the Frieze Projects), Frieze Art Fair, Regent’s Park, London
 
Website:  www.matthewashurst.co.uk
 
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