Matthew Tyson is known for his bold use of colour not dissimilar to the popular minimalist technique of colour field painting developed by artists in the 1950’s, accentuating the power of simplistic design in an instantly commanding way.
He uses Japanese philosophies such as ‹wabi› (simplicity and transience) and the notion of balance and counterbalance to initiate engagement with viewers, allowing for personal interpretation of any underlying message.
With striking vibrancy, like that of an ocean or open space of land, the visual symmetry offers a highly pleasing contemporary composition. Tyson’s intelligent use of complimentary colours is an effective visual of positive and negative space encompassing the entirety of the print.
Biografie
| 1959 | Geboren in London, UK |
| 1977–78 | St Marlin’s School of Art, London |
Einzelausstellungen
| 2014 | 1078 Gallery, Chico, California, USA |
| 2013 | ‹Still: On Edge›, Hebel 121, Basel, CH |
| ‹Matthew Tyson›, Museum Pfalzgalerie, Kaiserlautern, D | |
| ‹Sky Blue Sky›, Riverside Art Museum, California, USA | |
| ‹Angels›, Gogoyoga, London, UK | |
| 2012 | ‹New Works›, Concept Space, Shibukawa, Japan |
| ‹Espaces Silencieux›, Eagle Gallery London, UK | |
| 2011 | ‹lnstallation›, Facade of the Mairie, St-Remy-de-Provence, F |
| 2010 | ‹On Edge›, Musée de Ia Vallée de la Creuse, Eguson, F |
| 2008 | ‹Four Corners›, imprints Galerie, Drôme, F |
| 2007 | ‹Livre Soluble›, Médiathèque du Vallée de la Drôme, Crest, F |
| ‹Matthew Tyson›, Tour de Crest, Crest, F | |
| 2006 | ‹Rayon›, L’Eglise de St Pierre, Piolenc, F |
| 2003 | ‹Matthew Tyson›, Musée de l’Estampe, Gravelines, F |
WERKE IN ÖFFENTLICHEN SAMMLUNGEN
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Baltimore Museum of Art
Edward Albee Foundation, New York
Riverside Art Museum, California
Pfalzgalerie, Kaiserslautern
Tensor Bildunginstitut, Dessau
Klingspor Museum, Offenbach
Spendhaus Museum Reutlingen
Akademie der bildenden Künste, Wien
Musée Nationale d’Art Moderne, Paris
Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris
Musashino Art University, Tokyo
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Tate Gallery, London
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
University of Birmingham Art Collection
Clifford Chance Collection