Matthew began his journey in 1993 - 1996 by becoming apprentice potter to Philip Wood in Nunney, the Somerset village where he grew up. In 1999 he attended Bath School of Art achieving a 1st class degree, followed with an MA at the Royal College of Art in London from 2002. This included a scholarship with the Nelson Woo foundation.

After a visit to Hepworth's garden when he began Art school his approach changed forever. He was blown away by shape and form rather than practicality and function. His thinking did a back flip into the style and forms he produces today!

Matthew has exhibited nationally and internationally. His work is in great demand. Commissions for private clients, designers, interior designers, office spaces etc are what takes up a lot of his time. He likes to experiment with new materials and shapes and is always working on a new challenge. A few places he has exhibited are - Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the World Ceramic Centre, Korea and Homo Faber in Venice. Matthew’s work is also held in many public and private collections worldwide with museums including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, the National Museums Scotland, the Musee Ariana in Geneva, and the Sévres Museum Paris.

AWARDS
2009 – Shortlist for the Westerwald Prize, Keramikmusem, Germany
2009 – Diploma at the 5th World Ceramic Biennale, Icheon, Korea 
2006 – Ceramic Review Prize Awarded at Ceramic Art London 2006 
2003/04 – The Woo Foundation Scholar at the Royal College of Art
2002 – Poole Pottery Award at New Designers 2002

RESIDENCY
2004/06 – Arts Council SUS placement at Quay Arts, Isle of Wight

MEMBERSHIPS
2007 – Professional Member of Contemporary Applied Arts, London
2009 – Professional Member of the CPA of Great Britain

DESIGN
2009: Design for Habitat – Spheres water fountain

SELECTED PUBLIC COMISSIONS
2004: Rocco Forte Hotel Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt
2006: The Spirit of Adventure cruise Ship
2007: The Hyatt Andaz Hotel, London

Geometry and 'Art-itecture' underpin Matt's design process. Each Clay piece is, to him, like a canvas waiting (on the potters wheel ) to take the form he discovers in it. He uses a mix of traditional processes and techniques to create a contemporary mesmerizing design. Somehow light and shadow become living things as they move over the surfaces. Circles within circles feature. Each piece has its own character and feel. Beautiful from every angle, and minimal, with a Zen-like feel. There is also a hidden complexity and playfulness to each piece which intrigues the onlooker and in turn blows the mind.

He currently lives and makes on the Isle of Wight after moving there on a residency at Quay Arts in 2004. Matt is a member of Contemporary Applied Arts London ('07)

To acquire a piece of Matt's work is to own a part of his masterful ceramic journey. A precious thing indeed.
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Examples of Matthew's works to help with inspiration are below... : )