Recipe_20240130_14 Original Artwork by Matthew Torr

About this artwork

Molotow markers_Dare Orange /Signal Black/ A4 Bristol board

Starting at the top left corner of a portrait sheet of A4 Bristol board paper, begin with a single mark using the Dare Orange marker/ move down the paper keeping equal spacing between the marks trying to keep them at a similar size and in line with one another/ once you reach the end of the page start a new column parallel to previous one and repeat until you have created a grid with even marks running vertically and horizontally.

Next, overlay a mark with the Signal Black marker that covers the lower third of the Dare Orange mark and repeat this down the first column/ In the next column overlay the Signal Black mark on the top third of the Dare Orange mark/ Repeat alternating these actions till you have covered all the previous marks.

Media acrylic markers on archival 310gsm stock
Size A4 - 210mm x 297mm
Framing please enquire about framing options

About the Artist

Matt Torr (M.T) is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau, whose artistic exploration is a response to the daily rituals that populate his domestic landscapes. M.T dissects temporal moments into their fundamental fragments or 'ingredients'. His artistic methodology structures both his research and creative process. M.T explores how these ‘ingredients’ share connections, through his process of list making and methods of re-assembling. Through this process, he challenges perceptions of mundane actions and presents a unique perspective through which to view the familiar. By elevating the ordinary, M.T encourages us to find beauty, meaning, and inspiration in the everyday moments that often go unnoticed.

With a Bachelor's Degree in Spatial Design, M.T's artistic practice was recognised early on when he was awarded the 'Most Outstanding First Year' in 2012. He went on to receive the esteemed 'Artichoke Award’ in 2015 and the prestigious 'Resene Color Award' in 2017. After spending four years working in landscape design, he pursued further study, culminating in the completion of a Master of Design with Honours (First Class) from AUT University in 2023.