NAME: Matthew Bindert
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BIRTH DATE: 9.12.78
BIOGRAPHY
Artist Information
Matthew J. Bindert. Born 1978 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Matthew J. Bindert is one of Minneapolis, Minnesota's many promising young emerging artist’s. His work primarily consists of Woodblock prints on canvas, which he then reworks by incorporating serigraphy and painting. His work is as large as four by fifteen feet and draws both from his travel and volunteer work overseas as well as everyday experiences. Matthew executes each image from start to finish and sees woodblock printing as a means to a direct connection and collaboration with nature by working with such a natural medium. His images are massive, bold, and demonstrate an innovative and expressive approach to the Fine Art of woodblock printing. Matthew’s work is intended to promote social awareness, question popular culture, and inspire viewers to travel overseas and expand their influences. His work has been included in the Minnesota National Print Biennial, The Minnesota Museum of American Art’s Biennial, and was selected for the International Print Center New York’s New Prints Program “selected by Kiki Smith”. He has received many prestigious awards and has completed an artist residency at Highpoint Center for Printmaking in Minneapolis, MN.
