CURTIS GLASS ART STUDIO
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    • between movement and stillness
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Section series

​I am repeatedly drawn to the complexity and beauty of the microscopic architecture of living organisms. 
This work investigates a fascination with elements from both industrial and organic structures. My intention is to capture a sense of ambiguous familiarity within these constructed glass forms. 
The making of the work describes the rhythm of the pieces. Certain works express organic structural elements. Where the components are incorporated sympathetically into each other. The cross sections of glass perforate the surface of the membranes. These details refract and diffuse light, evocative of microscopic imagery.
In other compositions, the reference is sequential and grid like. Set patterns describe a mathematical approach. The structures describe line and folding space.
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Matthew Curtis Edifice pair 2017 photo Rob Little
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Matthew Curtis Incline Blue Grey 2017 Photo Rob Little
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Matthew Curtis Amber and Cherry Section Pair 2017 photo Rob Little
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Matthew Curtis Edifice Grey and Red pair 2017 photo Rob Little
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Matthew Curtis Neo and Ruby Section Pair 2016 photo Rob Little
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Matthew Curtis Amber and Cobalt Section 2015 AACG Auction piece SOFA Chicago Photo Adam McGrath
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I am fascinated by the exquisite architecture of cellular structures. Where elaborate and delicate formations reflect the complexity of organic growth. This diversity of forms in nature and the ability of humans to describe the universe mathematically is a recurring theme within my work.
 
This sculpture draws upon the ambiguous sense of an artefact, amorphous yet structured. This essentially architectural façade, references the intricacies of microscopic cellular architecture. I envisage continuing this path of sculptural investigation. Within my studio practice I strive to extend the possibilities of the material. From a background in traditional glass blowing, I am hybridising traditional skills with mould making. Continuing to work with organic themes, where the contrasting interior surfaces interact with the solid architectural depths of the glass forms.
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  • Home
  • Curtis
    • Section and Xylem
    • Arc Installation
    • Images of Segmented Structure series
    • Images of Blown Glass Grid series & Constructed Bowls
    • Matthew Curtis Images Australia Council
    • Matthew Curtis Documents Australia Council
    • C.V.
    • Matt events
  • Schwarzrock
    • between movement and stillness
    • sway & scribed series
    • a common thread
    • wall panels
    • freestanding sculpture
    • video by suki&hugh 2017
    • Schwarzrock including process images
    • Harriet Schwarzrock
    • C.V.
    • Harry events
  • The Compound
  • Plasma & Harry
    • past neon & plasma experiments
  • Contact us