Recipe_20250602_3 Original Artwork by Matthew Torr

About this artwork

Molotow markers_Zinc Yellow /Signal Black. A3 Bristol board.

Starting at the top left corner of a portrait sheet of A3 Bristol board paper, begin with a single mark using the Signal Black marker/ move down the paper keeping equal spacing between the marks trying to keep them at a similar size and distance 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 of marks running vertically and horizontally.

Next, overlay a mark with the Zinc Yellow marker that covers the right half of the signal black mark vertically and starts and stops on at the same points/ move down each column and return to the top of the page/ repeat this action till you have covered all the signal black marks.

Media acrylic markers on archival 310gsm stock
Size A3 - 297mm x 420mm
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.