"Ourtopia" by Matthew Weidmann
Intaglio, editioned print
2023, 6 x 9 in (image) 11 x 14 in (paper), intaglio
Framed
Framed 16 3/8“ x 20 1/8” x 2”
Unframed print is $450 - contact the gallery hello@melhopgallery.com
Intaglio, editioned print
2023, 6 x 9 in (image) 11 x 14 in (paper), intaglio
Framed
Framed 16 3/8“ x 20 1/8” x 2”
Unframed print is $450 - contact the gallery hello@melhopgallery.com
Intaglio, editioned print
2023, 6 x 9 in (image) 11 x 14 in (paper), intaglio
Framed
Framed 16 3/8“ x 20 1/8” x 2”
Unframed print is $450 - contact the gallery hello@melhopgallery.com
Matthew Weidmann
Artist Statement
Born and raised in southern California and as a child I was heavily influenced by comic books, science fiction, fine art books, sword and sorcery genre, film, sports and beach culture. Southern California is a multicultural place with excellent weather and beautiful beaches. This diverse landscape has informed me and my art and influenced my style. I work primarily in the mediums of drawing, painting, and printmaking. My work conveys a sense of confidence and optimism. I’m particularly drawn to portraiture and enjoy capturing likeness, character, and emotion. I find there is a poetry in the human face. The majority of my work has an abstract quality to it which is a reflection of my style and how I see the world. I also have a love for creating various landscapes which include nature scenes, city sprawls, and urban settings but often with futuristic and otherworldly twists. Architectural buildings and structures can be emphasized and inserted into these landscapes as well. Another aspect to my work is the combination of portraiture and architecture into a singular abstracted image creating a mashup. My goal is to create works of art that evoke mystery and intrigue and that beckon the viewer to elicit narrative based on what they see.
Short Bio
Matthew Weidmann lives and works in Reno Nevada. He has had various solo and group exhibitions. Most recently two collaborative solo exhibitions as MEC in Seoul, South Korea at ArtJamsil and Rund Gallery. He has also had solo exhibitions at 4th Street Vine in Long Beach, Equator Books in Venice Beach, Dezart Gallery in Palm Springs, all in California. He has participated in various group exhibitions including at Art Movement in Los Angeles, Black Maria in Los Angeles. Participated in printmaking artist residency at the University of Nevada, Reno. Weidmann continues to work on commissions. His artwork has been collected by many private collectors. He currently works at the Nevada Museum of Art in the curatorial department.
