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Matthew Dutton Figurative Paintings

American
Matthew Dutton is a multidisciplinary artist whose dark yet satirical works offer interesting commentary and insight about self, experimentation, and current events, . Dutton received a BFA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His work has been exhibited across the United States and internationally at art fairs and galleries such as The Bloom Art Fair in Cologne Germany, The Morbid Anatomy Museum in NY, the Wunderkrammer exhibit at The Bell House in Brooklyn, and published in the New York Times, Hi-Fructose magazine and many other notable exhibits and publications. My art aims to consolidate opposites. Balancing the duality of attraction and repulsion, the work tends to lean heavily towards attempting to strike harmony between beautiful and horrible moments. I have noticed a few recurring principles that have adhered to my art making practices. Try something new when the opportunity arises; find a place for things once forgotten; explore relationships where surfaces, ideas, and techniques intersect. A lot of what I do in the studio is driven by experimentation. I am very interested in exploring the limitations of the materials and techniques I use. Having an understanding of material basics allows me to persuade them into non-traditional outcomes. Within each project I try to incorporate a new material or new technique to test. New things that are successful become part of my visual lexicon to call upon as needed. Stumbling upon a studio discovery is what tests aim for. Harnessing the power of charged objects into my work is another desire I covet. I try to keep my aesthetic antennas tuned to receive hints from whatever the universe sends across my path. I often take notice of random object that catch my attention, old and discarded things that once had a life but are now forgotten call to me to become reborn into a new form. An insatiable compulsion to collect and reassign has always permeated my practice and life. Restoring desire to things considered to be waste is a staple in my practice. Surface intersections are important to my work. As my material usage varies so greatly, confronting the relationships they create when combining has to be considered. Extruding hand colored silicone combined with borax grown crystals might nest against felted dryer lint patches and 1970s gaudy trophy parts. This approach to my additive building process allows me to consider the whole world as a source for art supplies! Alongside material variety, I’m interested in subtle idea projection, current political climate, and satirical irony. A kind of whimsical horror often comes across through my work which seems inescapable considering the world around us these days. It’s hard not to trend toward a darker shade of subject matter as a reflection of the craziness we are bombarded with daily.
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Artist: Matthew Dutton
FLORAL VEIL - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame
FLORAL VEIL - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame

FLORAL VEIL - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame

By Matthew Dutton

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

"Hidden away behind a floral veil, a shield so thin that her own breathe can make it falter, yet shielded enough to regain her bountiful confidence." In F...

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CAUL BEARER - Mixed Media Portrait w/. Textured Floral Overlay - Framed in Black
CAUL BEARER - Mixed Media Portrait w/. Textured Floral Overlay - Framed in Black

CAUL BEARER - Mixed Media Portrait w/. Textured Floral Overlay - Framed in Black

By Matthew Dutton

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

A gift yet come to fruition, the boys destined from the start for greatness or infamy. Laid out before him, a life full of visions longing for a chance to be conjured and revealed.

Category

2010s Contemporary Matthew Dutton Figurative Paintings

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INTO THE WILD - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame
INTO THE WILD - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame

INTO THE WILD - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame

By Matthew Dutton

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

Disappearing back into the shadows, she leans into the nature of a new existence, wild and free but still so alone.. In INTO THE WILD, Matthew Dutton creates a new work out of conte...

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2010s Contemporary Matthew Dutton Figurative Paintings

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GIRL AFRAID - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame
GIRL AFRAID - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame

GIRL AFRAID - Impasto Painting - A.I. Woman in Wooden Frame

By Matthew Dutton

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

Her cautious approach shields her inner desires. Longing for acceptance, she pushes her apprehension aside to seize the moment. In GIRL AFRAID, Matthew Dutton creates a new work ou...

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2010s Contemporary Matthew Dutton Figurative Paintings

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Find a wide variety of authentic Matthew Dutton figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Matthew Dutton in ink, paint, plaster and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Matthew Dutton figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Matthew Dutton figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $592 and tops out at $854, while the average work can sell for $788.