MATT WILT: OBJECT LESSONS
MATT WILT: OBJECT LESSONS
April 26th – May 31st, 2025
In the Gallery & Online
Matt Wilt Presents Innovative Ceramic and Mixed-Media Sculptures at Clay Art Center.
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 26th, 6-8pm
Workshop: Saturday, April 26th
Clay Art Center is pleased to present: Matt Wilt: Object Lessons, A Solo Exhibition Featuring Ceramic and Mixed-Media Works.
Port Chester, NY, January 2025 – Matt Wilt, an artist who works in clay, along with steel, concrete, and wood, will present a solo exhibition at Clay Art Center that explores the possibilities of mixed-media sculpture. The exhibition will feature a striking collection of works that incorporate motion, sound, and mechanical elements, creating an immersive and dynamic experience for viewers. Drawing inspiration from Dadaist and Surrealist sculpture traditions, Matt challenges conventional boundaries of art-making, inviting audiences to engage with pieces that blur the line between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms.
Through the incorporation of diverse materials—ranging from clay and metal to other mediums, Matt encourages a broader perspective on the creative process. The artist believes that students and the community will benefit from seeing the potential for combining media to enrich their work, moving beyond traditional approaches to material use. This exhibition will transform the gallery space into an enigmatic and thought-provoking environment, with careful attention paid to lighting, shadows, and the integration of the walls, ceiling, and floors of the space.
“I aim to demonstrate that material craftsmanship can be both a foundation and an expressive vehicle for complex ideas,” says Matt, who also states “By blending technique with conceptual depth, I hope to inspire both students and the public to view materials and art-making in a more expansive and experimental way.”
The exhibition will open on Saturday, April 26th at Clay Art Center, and will be on view until May 31st. Gallery Hours are Mondays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Image: Zero Sum, 19 x 18 x 10”, stoneware, porcelain, concrete, steel
Concurrent Programming: Workshop
Thrown and Assembled: Constructing with Clay
with Matt Wilt
Saturday, April 26th
This workshop will focus on throwing and assembling sculpture or vessel forms. In the morning, Matt will demonstrate how to create three closed forms, after which students will each throw 3 or 4 closed forms on their own. In the afternoon, students will explore creative and playful ways to assemble their forms.
Learn more: https://www.clayartcenter.org/events-at-clayartcenter/2025/1/matt-wilt-object-lessons-solo-exhibition
Clay Art Center is a nationally recognized non-profit center dedicated to education, creativity, and community engagement in a diverse and inclusive space for ceramic studio practice, exhibitions, personal growth, and professional development. It is located in the heart of Port Chester at 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Join Clay Art Center for classes, exhibitions, and to shop online at www.clayartcenter.org.
About Clay Art Center
The Clay Art Center, founded in 1957 by Katherine Choy and Henry Okamoto and located in Port Chester, New York, is a nationally recognized non-profit center for the advancement of the ceramic arts. Its facilities are unique by providing artists with studio space, offering year-round clay classes and workshops in wheel throwing, pottery, sculpture and handbuilding for adults and children, thereby serving the Westchester and Connecticut communities. Its gallery is solely dedicated to exhibiting ceramics of emerging and established talents. Clay Art Center also offers outreach programs in the community to reach under served children and adults in Westchester County. Mon-Sat 10am – 4pm and by appt.