statement

The artworks of Ryota Matsumoto develop and demonstrate the hybrid/multi-layered process, where varying scale, juxtaposition of different forms, intertwined textures/tones are applied to reflect the spatio-temporal conditions of our ever-evolving urban and ecological environments. They are created to act as the catalyst for defining speculative changes in our notions of cities, socities and cultures.

His drawings explore a hybrid drawing technique combining both traditional media (ink, acrylic, and graphite) and digital media (algorithmic processing, scripting and image compositing with custom software).

The basic lines, curves and multi-dimensional forms are created by algorithmic and generative processes in an early stage. Then they are redefined and reconfigured with traditional painting/drawing techniques that add colors, textures and details to compositions.

Ryota Matsumoto is a principal of an award-winning design office, Ryota Matsumoto Studio based in Tokyo. He is an artist, designer and urban planner. Born in 1972, Ryota was raised in Hong Kong and Japan.

He received Master of Architecture from University of Pennsylvania in 2007 after studying at Architectural Association in London and Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art in early 90's. His art and built work are featured in numerous publications and exhibitions internationally.

His current interest gravitates around the embodiment of cultural possibilities in art, architecture, and urban topography.

bio

born: 1972, Tokyo, Japan

education

University of Pennsylvania, Master of Architecture, 2007

selected awards/honors

Sandro Botticelli Prize, Florence, 2015
Rome International Imperial prize, 2015
Palm Art Award Certificate of Excellence, 2014
Exhibeo Art of Abstraction 3rd Place

selected publications

Articul Action Art Review Special Issue, March 2005
491 magazine Number 10, Winter 2015
Art and Beyond Magazine Vol.22, November/December 2014
Expose Art Magazine Special Edition, Expose Art Press, December 2014

selected group shows

Manifest Gallery, 2nd Annual DRAWN Exhibition, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2015
Upstream gallery, 16th Annual Abstraction International Art Exhibition, Omaha, New England, 2014
Gallery 25N, Semi-Annual Open Group Exhibition, Peekskill, New York, 2014
Gallery 25N, Pure Abstraction Exhibition, Peekskill, New York, 2014