Matthew Warren

Born in 1982 on the Island of Guernsey off the coast of France, I studied for my BFA at the University of The West of England, where I graduated with Honors, before undertaking his MFA at OTIS College of Art and Design in Los Angeles.

My art practice explores methods of representation stemming from American popular culture, which I express through drawing, sculpture and performative strategies. My artistic perspective on America is unique, enhanced through living in the environment of my investigation and production.

For my recent work I have recycled Hollywood's iconography in the form of movie posters, by creating a series of drawings in 3B pencil which reflect the essence of chosen films selected for their relevance in pop culture. The design and composition of the posters are influenced by the films characters and themes, and draw inspiration from the movies color palette and imagery. Each poster dissects the films narrative and chooses a singular image, which frames the film in a fresh way depicting its spirit and cult status.

OTIS College of Art & Design, Master of Fine Arts
Los Angeles, CA, 2007 -2009

University of the West of England Bachelor of Art (with Honors)
Bristol, UK, 2002 - 2005

University of the West of England Foundations Studies - Distinction
Bristol, UK, 2001 - 2002

SOLO EXHEBITIONS:

2013 Other Venice Film Festival, Beyond Baroque Venice, CA
The Exiled Elite, OSA Gallery Guernsey, UK

2010 Shiny Leather Shoes, Elbow Gallery London, UK

SELECTEDD GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2013 Pop UP Art Show, The Branding Barn Venice, CA

2012 Saloon, Gallery bar installation, Venice 6114 Los Angeles, CA

2011 BASEbeijing Final Show, BASEbeijing Beijing, CN
The Wandering Pillow, Upper Water Valley Village Beijing, CN

2010 1st Month Free*, Venice 6114 Los Angeles CA
One Minute Films – LA Beijing, CN

2009 Heist, LM Projects Los Angeles, CA
One Minute Films – LA, Venice Biennale Venice, IT
Mission Accomplished, Bolsky Gallery Los Angeles, CA
Westernicity: Perceptions of The West, OTIS Los Angeles, CA
A Cowboy and an Arabian Princes, OTIS Los Angeles, CA
Supersonic, Los Angeles Art Fair ...