Matthew Day Jackson
Ghost Bouquet V
Ghost Bouquet V
2020 Formica, oil paint, acrylic, urethane plastic, fiberglass, lead on panel, stainless steel frame 211.5 x 153 x 5.1 cm / 83 1/4 x 60 1/4 x 2 in
Den Porthole 6
2020 Acrylic, oil paint, urethane plastic, fiberglass, resin, wood, mixed media on wood panel 153 x 254.6 x 5.1 cm / 60 1/4 x 100 1/4 x 2 in
‘There’s geometry that I’ve always thought of as being ‘hopeful geometry,’ which is geometry that doesn’t have right angles’
—Matthew Day Jackson
Photo: Wesley Magyar
Matthew Day Jackson
Matthew Day Jackson is an American artist whose multifaceted practice encompasses sculpture, painting, collage, photography, drawing, video, performance and installation. His art grapples with big ideas such as the evolution of human thought, the fatal attraction of the frontier and the faith that man places in technological advancement. In particular, his work addresses the myth of the American Dream, exploring the forces of creation, growth, transcendence, and death through visions of its failed utopia.
Photo: Clare Walsh