Duly Noted Painters

Duly Noted Painters are the Washington, DC based duo consisting of Matthew Malone and Kurtis Ceppetelli. The most important thing to understand about our work is that it is created by two painters painting as one. Our process is a true collaboration and begins when we are both present together either in the studio or drawing from the world around us. Similar to jazz musicians, at times we work together simultaneously, while there are times were one steps back to observe the other until inspired to take action.

In general, each piece starts with an exploratory idea or goal in mind. Our work pulls from multiple sources of information which come together and guide us to an ultimate conclusion. Some things are left as is, repositioned, altered, or removed entirely. Unlike traditional collaborations, our process does not adhere to a set formula dictating who does what. This allows for dramatic changes in mood, color, and feeling within each piece and leads to surprising and often unexpected results. Whether hidden or exposed, everything left for the viewer to see contains bits and pieces from each of us. Together as Duly Noted and with an inherent understanding of our craft, we pick up the tools left to us by the artists before in or...

Matthew Malone received his B.F.A. in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Kurtis Ceppetelli received his B.A. in Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD)

2015
Composite Allusions, DC Arts Center Gallery, Washington, DC

2014
Projections & Essences, Brookland Art Lofts Selman Gallery, Washington DC
Mayhem, Gallery Underground, Curated by Mark Cameron Boyd, Arlington VA
Featured Artist, Contemporaria, Cady’s Ally Georgetown, Washington DC
Emulsion, Gallery O on H, Curated by Lauren Gentile, Washington DC

2013
Nuit Blanche, Wonderbread Factory, Washington DC
Conversations, Brookland Art Lofts Selman Gallery, Washington DC
Duly Noted Painters, 49 West Coffeehouse Winebar & Gallery, Annapolis MD
James McLaughlin Memorial Staff Show, The Phillips Collection, Washington DC

2012
James McLaughlin Memorial Staff Show, The Phillips Collection, Washington DC