Matt Cauley

Matt Cauley
has an extensive background in the visual arts. Born in Dallas, Matt moved to New York in 1992 to attend Parsons School of Design, obtaining his BFA in Illustration. He has continued his painting studies at the School of Visual Arts under the guidance of renowned painter John Parks. Matt’s art has been published worldwide and he has contributed to both group and solo art exhibitions. In addition to painting, Matt is also an accomplished illustrator and toy designer.

Matt currently resides in Queens with his ever-increasing collection of vintage toys, and is generally avoiding housework in the pursuit of visual creativity.

EDUCATION

1996
BFA in Illustration, Parsons School of Design, New York, NY

2008 - 2015
Continuing Education, Portrait Painting, The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

1993
Southern Methodist University, Fine Arts, Dallas, TX

Area(s) of Specialization: Illustration, Portrait Painting

EXHIBITIONS RECORD

Solo Exhibitions

2015
RAW SIENNA: Works by Matt Cauley | The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

2009
BIG HEADS: The Portraits of Matt Cauley | The Potion Cafe, Brooklyn, NY

2008
One Man Show | The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

1997
The Paintings of Matt Cauley | Barnes and Noble, Hoboken, NJ


Group Exhibitions

2015
AARP: Portraits of Care | Hart Senate Building | Washington, D.C.

Au Naturel | Juried Exhibition | Salt & Fat, Sunnyside, NY

2008
The Works of John A. Parks Portrait Painting Class | The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

An Evening of Tasting Wines from Around the World | The Art Gallery & Forum, Newark, NJ

2006
The Living Dead Dolls Art Show | The Showroom NYC, New York, NY

2005
Dangenart Pilot Show | Dangenart Gallery, Nashville, TN

2004
Faces | Maxstyle Gallery, New York, NY

SubCultures: The Art of the Action Figure | Ft. Lauderdale Art Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

1998
SHOW AND TELL | CBGB’s Gallery, New York, NY

SICK SH!T III | CBGB’s Gallery, New York, NY

1997
The Sick Sh!t Show | CBGB’s Gallery, New York, NY

1996
The Sick Sh!T Art Show and Party | CBGB’s Gallery, New York, NY

Illustration Senior Show | Pa...