Artist

Mark Matthews

born Youngstown, OH 1954
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Also known as
  • Mark R. Matthews
Born
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Active in
  • Archbold, Ohio, United States
Biography

Mark Matthews experiments with the production of marbles, using diverse colors and complex techniques to explore the artistic possibilities of this familiar child's toy. He has encased small objects in spheres of clear glass, applied intricate surface design and presented groups of similar marbles together. Through his vast range of designs, Matthews aims to present marbles in a new and thought-provoking way.

Works by this artist (11 items)

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Mark Matthews, Leopardus pardalis (Ocelot), 1998, hot glass and Graal technique, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist and family in honor of Francis M. Greenwell, 1999.21.11, © 1999, Mark Matthews
Leopardus pardalis (Ocelot)
Artist
Date1998
hot glass and Graal technique
On view
Mark Matthews, Neofelis nebulosa (Clouded Leopard), 1998, hot glass and Graal technique, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist and family in honor of Francis M. Greenwell, 1999.21.10, © 1999, Mark Matthews
Neofelis nebulosa (Clouded Leopard)
Artist
Date1998
hot glass and Graal technique
On view
Mark Matthews, Acinonyx jubatus (Cheetah), 1998, hot glass and Graal technique, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist and family in honor of Francis M. Greenwell, 1999.21.9, © 1999, Mark Matthews
Acinonyx jubatus (Cheetah)
Artist
Date1998
hot glass and Graal technique
On view
Mark Matthews, Panthera onca (Jaguar), 1998, hot glass and Graal technique, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist and family in honor of Francis M. Greenwell, 1999.21.7, © 1999, Mark Matthews
Panthera onca (Jaguar)
Artist
Date1998
hot glass and Graal technique
On view