Matt Shlian Mixed Media

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.

Artist: Matt Shlian

Matt Shlian"S&S&S&S 17 in Sage Green on Ivy", Hand-Cut Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns, 2022

$2,000

"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 Mixed Media

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Archival Paper

Matt Shlian"S&S&S&S 26 in Iridescent Aquamarine", Folded Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns, 2022

$2,130

"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 Mixed Media

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Archival Paper

Matt Shlian"S&S&S&S 28 Pink on Pink", Hand-Cut Archival Paper Sculpture, Abstract Patterns, 2022

$2,200

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper

Matt Shlian"Omoplata 162 in Royal Blue", Hand-Folded Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns, 2022

$4,800

"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 Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper

Frank SchottIRIS III - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter), 2013

$7,200

H 2 in Dm 45 in

IRIS III - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

a mesmerizing sea of light blue and acqua color tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique abstracti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Mixed Media

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Plexiglass, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photograph...

Frank SchottIRIS IV - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter), 2023

$6,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in Dm 45 in

IRIS IV - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

a mesmerizing sea of light amber, emerald and aqua color tones, from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographi...

Frank SchottIRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter), 2013

$7,200

H 2 in Dm 45 in

IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

a mesmerizing sea of blue, green and ocre color tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique abstractions Iris I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film

Erin VincentWhite Path - 3D small contemporary abstract round mural sculpture, 2023

$3,000

H 10 in Dm 10 in

White Path - 3D small contemporary abstract round mural sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Erin VincentLapis - 3D small contemporary blue abstract round mural sculpture, 2023

$3,300

H 12 in Dm 12 in

Lapis - 3D small contemporary blue abstract round mural sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Erin VincentWhite Burst 2 - 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture in foam, 2021

$7,500

H 27 in W 27 in D 7 in

White Burst 2 - 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture in foam

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Foam, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Erin VincentPaper Shale- black 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture, 2019

$4,300

H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 5 in

Paper Shale- black 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Foam, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Frank SchottIRIS II - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter), 2013

$7,200

H 2 in Dm 45 in

IRIS II - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

a mesmerizing sea of dark green and brown tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human eye and a pupil's unique abstractions Ir...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Erin VincentSwept 1- black 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture, 2019

$4,300

H 14 in W 18 in D 4.5 in

Swept 1- black 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Foam, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Ray BeldnerRock Wall – Vibrant Painted Sculptural Wall Installation of Organic Shapes, 2023

$8,000

H 65 in W 65 in D 5 in

Rock Wall – Vibrant Painted Sculptural Wall Installation of Organic Shapes

Located in New York, NY

“Rock Wall” is a vibrant wall-mounted installation by contemporary artist Ray Beldner. Each of the 18 sculptural forms—resembling abstract, painted rocks—is individually crafted from...

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2010s Modern Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Foam, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Polyurethane

Erin VincentFire- red 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture in foam, 2019

$6,800

H 28 in W 31 in D 7 in

Fire- red 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture in foam

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Foam, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Natasha LelencoFragmented Portrait With Red Surface Expansion Inspired by the Dream of Ariadne, 2023

$8,791

H 43.31 in W 63 in D 2.76 in

Fragmented Portrait With Red Surface Expansion Inspired by the Dream of Ariadne

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

This mixed-media work on paper, canvas and wood forms part of the artist’s ongoing Fragments series, a body of work in which ruptured framing, material tension and partial figuration...

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2010s Contemporary Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Glue, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Previously Available Items

Matt Shlian"S&S&S&S 13 Alaska Blue on Light Blue", Hand-Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns, 2022

Sold

H 20 in W 20 in

"S&S&S&S 13 Alaska Blue on Light Blue", Hand-Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns

By Matt Shlian

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "S&S&S&S 13 Alaska Blue on Light Blue" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 20”h x 20”w unframed. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Matt Shlian Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper

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