Matt Sherratt In The Studio
Positive space - Negative space
Slow - Fast space
Limited space - Immense space
Chained space - Free space
Plural space - Singular space
Heavy space - Light space
Now space - Always space
Convex space - Concave space
'A room with a door closed is different from the same room with the door open'
Extracted from Writings Eduardo Chillida
What inspires you?
The now, originality, freshness, the attention to detail, scale, feeling the energy of from the source of the universe.
Describe your creative process.
Emersion into a creative whirl pool with deep concentration and focus.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Anish Kapoor, Marcel Duchamp, Keith Harring, Mark Rothko, Alberto Giacommetti, Brancusi, Noguchi, Chillida
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Opinel knife, carved box wood tools from Alec Tiranti
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Read, to give, to serve others and avoid being selfish and self absorbed
Where do you go for inspiration?
Study ancient oak and yew trees. Snowdonia mountain. Jogging with my dog.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
