Matthew Clarke’s artistic journey began in Warrnambool, under the mentorship of Factory Arts teachers Glenn Morgan and Barry Tate, and has spread to multiple solo shows in Ballarat, Melbourne and Perth; group shows in Sydney, Paris, New York and Poland; the finals of eight major art awards; and his art rumbling through the centre of the CBD, affixed to the exterior of Melbourne’s iconic trams as part of the Art Trams initiative.

Matthew paints in his home studio, and a studio space at Factory Arts in the old Fletcher Jones building. An artist with disabilities, he has worked through setbacks to achieve his impressive resume and to foster his unique style, with an innate talent for finding a fine point of balance and harmony from the riot of colours, shapes and textures in his compositions. His subjects remain the people, animals and landmarks close to him, from portraits of his friends and families, to scenes of the wallabies that visit his garden in Kirkstall.

Now, after four years, Matthew returns to where it all began with his home-town show, Studio One. Featuring highly collectable large format paintings and sculptures, Studio One will be one of the most vibrant and exciting art shows in Warrnambool this year.

We’d love to see you there.