
Sopot, Poland
Monika Matsumoto is a contemporary artist whose work bridges the boundaries between memory, material...
About the artist
Joined In 2010
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About the artist
Joined In 2010
(142 Followers)
Monika Matsumoto is a contemporary artist whose work bridges the boundaries between memory, materiality, and sustainability. With background in conservation of architectural monuments and a deep fascination with nature, space, and regeneration, she creates mixed media sculptures, textile installations, and experimental works that explore the hidden connection between the organic and the technological worlds.
Working with recycled materials, and found objects, Monika transforms fragments of the past into new forms, offering a poetic reflection on cycles of life. Her recent series weave together space - age aesthetics with personal narratives to question what we remember, what we discard, and how we evolve.
Her art is strongly influenced by themes of sustainability, the passage of time, and the emotional landscape attached to materials. Through abstraction and symbolism, she invite viewers to contemplate impermanence, resilience, and the beauty found in transformation.
Recognized by Saatchi Art curators and featured on international platforms, Monika continues to push her practice toward new horizons, blending craftsmanship with conceptual inquiry.
Monika artistic career began in the UK in 2001. She has a diverse background in t...
Nicolaus Copernicus University department of Arts, spec. Protection of Cultural Heritage Toruń PL
Receiver of Art Grant from Mr. Michael Garfield Foundation for Contemporary Arts UK
Artistic residence at Art Colony Gdańsk. Contemporary Art Center. Exhibitions, workshops, open studios. 2 years.
Image Creation School Gdańsk
Specialising in fashion design.
Art & Fashion course at Academy of Fine Arts, Gdańsk.
14.11 -15.03.2026 Warsaw Royal Bath Museum
Group exhibition " Łazienki in Ave"
07.02.2025
"Hyde Park" Group Exhibition for 10 years celebration of Dwie Zmiany Gallery Sopot
20.05.2024
Sign in by MAG Contemporary Art Gallery in Garnizon Gdańsk.
17.09.2022
Group exhibition "And what next?" with Free Rooms Gallery and Collective Pogoda at Center for Contemporary Art Gdańsk.
15.05.2022
Artist Recognition by Saatchi Online Curators
25.06.2021
Alessandro Berni Gallery New York
Online representation on Artsy
20.05.2021
Hyde Park - Group exhibition in Art Gallery Dwie Zmiany Sopot Pl.
25.10.2020
Technological Journey - Solo exhibition in Aioli Gdańsk.
02.07.2020
Neutral - Solo exhibition in Dwie Zmiany Art Gallery Sopot
04.11.2019 Mock Up - group exhibition in WL4 Contemporary Art Gallery Gdańsk/ Free Rooms Gallery
02.04.2018 Talented Art Fair London
07.03.2017 Art in ElleDecoration
23.06.2016 Group Exhibition in Warsaw NBS8 Mr. Kusmierowski Contemporary Art
07.05. 2016 Human,city,botanics. Exhibition in Kit Gallery Sopot
19.01.2016 Group Exhibition,
11.07.2015 Colony1, multimedia installation during group show at Gdansk City Gallery Pl.
28.03.2015 - 2016 Open Studios Art exhibitions and Events at Artists Colon...
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