Matthew Zupnick

Initially it is the building of forms, my love of inventing as well as working with different media and techniques that drives the creation of my sculpture. However the primary motivation and inspiration for my imagery are historical and current world events, human interaction and the way we treat our environment.

My work is allegorical in nature, given that the images and symbols I create have a literary sense to them. The sculptures are primarily made from traditional materials such as bronze, steel and wood. The pieces range from intimate in size to large-scale works. The exhibitions also vary from ten to thirty sculptures depending on the exhibition space. Even though the sculptures are designed to exist independently, once installed the pieces seem to play off one another creating an almost carnival-like atmosphere. The sculptures are always evolving and that means the shows are always moving in new directions. It is my hope that my sensitivity to craftsmanship and the way I work the materials will encourage the viewer to look and analyze my sculptures. They can also be drawn into my exhibitions by being able to physically interact with many of the sculptures by turning, pushing or even riding them. It is my hope that the e...

MFA, The State University of New York, Albany

Solo Exhibitions:

"The Big One," Brick City Gallery, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. 2015
"Something Between," Rosefsky Gallery, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY. 2014
"Two Sides," Norman Hall Art Gallery, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR. 2008
"Distance," The Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Art Galleries, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. 2007
"Recent Sculpture," Dorris Rider Art Gallery, North Central Missouri College, Trenton, MO. 2007
"Adjustments," Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, Sedalia, MO. 2006
"Recent Sculpture," The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, MO. 2005
"Pressure," Gardiner Art Gallery, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. 2005
"Human Allegory," The Hope Horn Gallery, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA. 2005
"Recent Sculpture," Olive DeLuce Gallery, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO. 2005
"Upward Climb," The Wichita Center for the Arts, Wichita, KS. 2004
"Metal and Wood Sculptures," Carter Art Center Gallery, Penn Valley Community College, Kansas City, MO. 2004
"Directions" Mildred M. Coxs Gallery, William Woods University, Fulton, MO. 2003
"Directions" Merwin Gallery, ...