Up & Left. A Conceptual Exhibition.
October 2011, will mark the 2nd time that artist Matthew Ryan Sharp has produced an exhibition for HotPop Gallery in Milwaukee, WI. This time, rather than go it alone, the artist decided to team up with Pittsburgh based artist Ron Copeland for a complete, environmental exhibition experience. Below is the show synopsis: Up & Left A Conceptual Exhibition / Installation from Matthew Ryan Sharp & Ron Copeland Imagine walking into a space that was recently occupied by a group of strangers but now, the only…
The Show Must Go On.
In August 2011, artist Matthew Ryan Sharp had his first solo exhibition on the West Coast. Screaming Sky Gallery in Portland, OR was the host for “The Show Must Go On”. Theis was the 2nd stop for the Midwestern Traveling Carnival-Fun Show and was sponsored in part by Midwestern Traveling Amusement. The opening reception took place during LAST THURSDAY, in which the streets are filled with artists, patrons, drunkards & random strange gypsy folks attempting to sell their wares. The show & reception was considered…
All Dressed Up With No Place To Go.
In May 2011, artist Matthew Ryan Sharp had his first solo exhibition in Chicago, IL. After exhibiting across the U.S…finally a show had been set up for home turf. Wanting to do something large scale and involved, the artist chose to approach OhNo!Doom Gallery since they held the perfect space. The concept of the exhibition was simple: tie together the similar elements of an art exhibition and carnival…create an environment and entertain the public visually.
Matthew Ryan Sharp X Circus Punks {2006}
In the fall of 2006, artist Matthew Ryan Sharp was approached by Paul Cruikshank and Circus Punks to make customized product history. The artists prolific approach to customizing, along with the speed & quality level of the commisioned customs prompted the owner to get in touch.
Work Hard – Never Settle.
This is the first post from the new site of Matthew Ryan Sharp. Most of you visiting this site know the artist or his work. If this is your first time, please look around, enjoy the work & stories that go along with some of the assemblages. Stop back often for exhibition updates & new works.