DESCRIPTION
Indiosyncratic and individual mixed media sculpture by acclaimed artist Matthew Roby, full of character and created from found objects.
ARTIST BIO
Matthew Roby is a designer, illustrator and sculptor who creates strange and fabulous creatures. An imaginative range of materials is employed, from recycled materials such as ball cocks to cast resin and other media. A graduate of the University of Central Lancashire, he was later artist in residence at Drumcroon Art Gallery in Wigan.
Popular culture, literature, live music, film, animals and human behaviour are all rich sources of inspiration to Matt. With a background in advertising, animation, storyboarding, model making, book illustration and public art, he also set up his own production company, Pickled Circus. His many commissions include sculptures for parks, museums, schools and business foyers. Ambidextrous, a giant, typewriting millipede, is a major public art sculpture. His children’s book, The Crocodile who Ate Christmas features many of his funny and fabulous creatures and he also wrote the storyline. Another major project is Reel animation. Matthew Roby designed every visual aspect of the film, demonstrating his trademark enthusiasm and passion.
The fabulous and ambitious Fateful Fable of Thirteen has recently been touring prestigious galleries nationally. This cast of 13 characters, accompanied by a storybook and catalogue, celebrates and sends up the myths surrounding the number 13 - the date of Matt's birth. Matt's trademark wit and imagination fill the figures with life, and the books spin a colourful story around them. Fans of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton - this includes Matt - will love this work.
The scale, character and popularity of Matt Roby’s work and commissions ensure that he is a highly collectible artist.
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