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BEHIND THE SCENES @ the COMPOUND

Assembled. Matthew is working toward this solo exhibition at Sabbia Gallery, opening on May 26th 2017

4/22/2017

 

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Matthew has been busily working on new pieces, produced from smaller element and components of glass. Producing an hybrid overlay of cellular membranes referencing the structures of our built environment.

Work in progress...

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Upcoming Exhibition; Harry with Emilie Patterson, curated by Aimee Frodsham at Suki and Hugh Gallery http://www.sukihugh.com.au/ OPENS sat 13th May

4/22/2017

 
I am lucky to be working on some pieces for a show at the beautiful Regional Gallery; Suki and Hugh in Bungendore. The work is looking through nature and language as the catalyst for the work. Experimenting with neon is also allowing me to explore electricity in nature.  

WORK IN PROGRESS IMAGES...

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2 day amazing getaway with Holly Grace and Kirstie Rea

3/24/2017

 
Refreshing getaway to visit some of the Australian High Country huts. Holly's 
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Defining moments in the making

1/31/2017

 
In progress for...
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26 January to 26 March 2017

An exhibition acknowledging the moments of success and of disaster that demonstrate the pivotal role each has played in the journey of two artists – Matthew Curtis and Harriet Schwarzrock – and their individual and combined impact on the Australian studio glass world.
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Defining moments 2017 Sign by Steven Cole @Cole's Crafted Neon, Photo Adam McGrath
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Installing neon detail at Canberra Glassworks jan 2017
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around&around INSTALLED photo Harry
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around&around in progress, Harriet Schwarzrock, install for Canberra Glassworks Smokestack Photo Harry
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around&around in progress Photo Hugo
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around&around details Photo Harry
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Oscar helping Matto on Arc project, Jan 2017 Photo Harry
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Arc, Matthew Curtis, progress mock up for base. Photo Harry
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Arc construction, glass, plaster, moulds by Matthew Curtis, Photo Harry
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progress on Arc components, Photo Harry
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limitless in the the Canberra Glassworks exhibition Photo Harry
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Friends and family installing Amber Increment, with Tom Rowney and Brian Corr, Hugo and Matthew Photo Harry
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small details being touched up on Section Series work, Matthew Curtis Photo Harry

Defining Moments at Canberra Glassworks

1/25/2017

 
Our joint exhibition, Defining Moments, curated by Aimee Frodsham, is on show at the Canberra Glassworks from January 25 to March 25 and coincides with the start of the biennial Ausglass Conference. View the online catalogue or read a review by the Canberra Times.

Undercurrent Design Market at the Curatoreum

11/18/2016

 
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Come along and see some beautiful work from around the country hosted by The Curatoreum at The National Portrait Gallery, from November 18 to 20. The Undercurrent Design Market - held in the award winning National Portrait Gallery, will be showcasing an array of contemporary, leading edge Australian-made design goodness (including work from us!). Avoid the Christmas rush and shop directly with the designers to buy something unique and exclusive.
  • Friday November 18, 5pm-8pm
  • Saturday November 19, 10am-5pm
  • Sunday November 20, 10am-3pm​
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Open studio as part of the Design Canberra Festival 

11/12/2016

 
Our studio will be open from 11am until 4pm on Saturday 12 of November, 2016, as a part of Design Canberra. ​We will have various demonstrations, prototypes and seconds for sale of both exhibition work and production blown glass. Demonstrations include tube bending and a display of neon.
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Some snaps from travelling to SOFA Chicago 2016 ​and making some work...

11/9/2016

 

SOFA 2016

11/3/2016

 
Matthew Curtis and Harriet Schwarzrock are both attending SOFA in Chicago from November 3 to 6 at the Navy Pier. Matthew is going with Habatat Galleries and Harriet is travelling with Kirra Galleries.
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Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail open studio

10/30/2016

 
Our studio will be open from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 30 October as part of The Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail. 

​The Art Trail provides an ideal opportunity for local artists to showcase their work, and for visitors to see first-hand something of the unique creative process that goes into creating works of art and craft. It also provides a wonderful way to meet the artists, tour the studios, watch demonstrations and add to your private collection with original artwork available for sale.
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    In 2003, Matt and Harry established their studio (affectionately known as Curtistan) in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, where they live with their two sons, Hugo and Oscar and a few furry and feathered friends.

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  • Home
  • Curtis
    • C.V.
    • Luminous Margin Sabbia Gallery
    • Section and Xylem
    • Arc Installation
    • Images of Segmented Structure series
    • Images of Blown Glass Grid series & Constructed Bowls
    • Matthew making processes
    • Matt events
    • Matthew Curtis current images
  • Schwarzrock
    • C.V.
    • spaces between stillness and movement National Portrait gallery 2021
    • between movement and stillness
    • Schwarzrock process images
    • PLASMA @ Canberra Glassworks 2018 & @Suki&Hugh >
      • video by suki&hugh 2017
    • past neon & plasma experiments
    • sway & scribed series
    • a common thread
    • wall panels
    • freestanding sculpture
    • Harry events
  • HOME STUDIO
  • Contact us
  • Untitled