Matt Shlian Art
American, b. 1980
From the artist: As a paper engineer my work is rooted in print media, book arts and commercial design. Beginning with an initial fold, a single action causes a transfer of energy to subsequent folds, which ultimately manifest in drawings and three dimensional forms. I use my engineering skills to create kinetic sculpture which have lead to collaborations with scientists at the University of Michigan. Researchers see paper engineering as a metaphor for scientific principals; I see their inquiry as basis for artistic inspiration. In my studio I am a collaborator, explorer and inventor. I begin with a system of folding and at a particular moment the material takes over. Guided by wonder, my work is made because I cannot visualize its final realization; in this way I come to understanding through making.to
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Artist: Matt Shlian
"Ara 241", White Geometric Paper Sculpture, Wall-Hanging, Abstract
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This white geometric, abstract, wall-hanging sculpture titled "Ara 241" is an original artwork by Matthew Shlian made of folded paper. Working at the fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
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Paper
"Omoplata 254 in Bubblegum", Hand-Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Omoplata 254 in Bubblegum" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 25.5”h x 22.5”w unframed.
As a pap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
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Archival Paper
"Omoplata 162 in Royal Blue", Hand-Folded Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Omoplata 162 in Royal Blue" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 27.25”h x 21.5”w x 1.5”d unframed....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
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Archival Paper
SCSC 52 in Cadmium Yellow
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "SCSC 52 in Cadmium Yellow" is an original artwork made from manipulated paper by Matthew Shlian. This piece measures 18"h x 18"w x 1"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
Materials
Paper
"S&S&S&S 26 in Iridescent Aquamarine", Folded Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "S&S&S&S 26 in Iridescent Aquamarine" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 32”h x 25”w unframed.
As...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
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Archival Paper
"S&S&S&S 17 in Sage Green on Ivy", Hand-Cut Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "S&S&S&S 17 in Sage Green on Ivy" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 9”h x 25”w x 1”d unframed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
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Archival Paper
Some Caterpillars Stay Hollow, Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 2021
By Matt Shlian
Located in Boston, MA
Geometric Abstract Contemporary Metal Sculpture.
44"W x 44"H x 2", unframed
Modern, Optical Illusion, Origami, Mixed Media, Handmade, Elegant, Sleek, Neutral, Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Matt Shlian Art
Materials
Metal
Omoplata 21 in Petrol Blue
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Omoplata 21 in Petrol Blue" is an original artwork made from manipulated paper by Matthew Shlian. This piece is shipped in the pictur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
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Paper
"S&S&S&S 28 Pink on Pink", Hand-Cut Archival Paper Sculpture, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "S&S&S&S 28 Pink on Pink" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 11”h x 26”w unframed.
As a paper eng...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
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Archival Paper
RLRR in Red
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "RLRR in Red" is an original artwork made from manipulated paper by Matthew Shlian. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
Materials
Paper
"S&S&S&S 4 in Iridescent Aquamarine on Pink", Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "S&S&S&S 4 in Iridescent Aquamarine on Pink" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 16.5”h x 11.5”w x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Art
Materials
Archival Paper
SCSC 38 Green Gold, Contemporary Abstract Paper Sculpture, 2021
By Matt Shlian
Located in Boston, MA
Geometric Abstract Contemporary Paper and Metal Sculpture.
29.5"W x 37"H x 2", unframed
Folder paper and metal create depth and reflect light.
Origami, Modern, Optical Illusion, Mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Matt Shlian Art
Materials
Metal
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