Matthew Whitney
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Areas of Practice: Traditional2-D and New Media (Drawing, Painting, Photo, Time Based) / Multidisciplinary and Non-Object Based Studies and Practices/ Aesthetics and Technology / Community Art and Social Practice / Everyday Practices /2-D Graphic and Web Technologies.
Education:
2012MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, Vermont.
(Spatial Practice, Critical Pedagogy and Contemporary Art Theory).
2000BA, Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington.
(2D Media, Drawing/Painting/Printmaking, Western Art History).
1999Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland, Washington
(2D Graphic and Computer Design).
Appointments:
2016-PresentSeattle Pacific Univeristy, Seattle, WA.
Currently teach 2-D Foundations, Digital Photo, Color Theory, and Visual Culture.
2013-PresentFaculty and Program Coordinator, Seattle Vocational Institute/Seattle Central College.
Currently teach Windows, PC Essentials, and Networking in Computer Support Technician program. Coordinate events and Technical Advisory Committee. Manage communications for campus, including website updates and graphic print materials. Taught Digital Literacy and Computer Skills in GED Academy.
2013-2016Adjunct Faculty, CAPS Program, Northwest University, Kirkland, WA.
Taught Intro to Photography via both online curriculum and in classroom. 2013-2015: Taughtart foundations courses in Drawing, Painting, Photography, 2-D Design Foundations, Web Design and Layout, and Graphic Design.
2015-2016Instructor, South Seattle College, Seattle, WA.
Taught Digital Art and Graphic Design courses.
2012-2013Affiliate Faculty, Trinity Lutheran College, Everett, WA.
Taught courses in Photography and Image Composition, Drawing and Illustration.
2000-2004Operations Assistant, System Administrator, Seattle Art Museum. Seattle, WA.
Select Solo and Group Exhibitions:
2017 Contemplative Geographies (solo exhibit), SAMC Gallery
Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia.
Art of Protest (group exhibition of WARZONE drawings), NSC Art Gallery
North Seattle College, Seattle, WA.
Works on Paper (group exhibit juried by Jane Panetta, Whitney Museum of Art)
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, Long Beach Township, NJ.
Making (group exhibition, selection of “Clairvoyance” map drawing, juried by Devon Tsuno),
Duke Art Galleries, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
Performance of Place (group exhibition, “Clairvoyance” map drawing),
Shoreline City Hall Gallery, Shoreline, WA.
Responding to Violence and the Gun (group exhibtion of WARZONE drawings),
Sojourn Arts Gallery, Louisville, KT.
Search for Meaning (juried selection of Movement in Kind drawing),
Fine Arts Building, Seattle University.
2016Between Two Lines, (juried selection of several map drawings),
(SCENE) Metrospace, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
2015 Movement in Kind (solo exhibition of works), Mainframe Shop, Seattle, WA.
2015 Feelers,BCA Drawing 2015 (group exhibit juried by Susan Metrician),
Boston Center for the Arts, October 2015.
2015Gallery4Culture, (solo exhibition of works), upcoming October 2015, Seattle, WA.
2015Fireside Gallery, Mt. Hood Community College, (solo exhibition of works)
Gresham, OR.
2015415 Westlake (solo exhibition of works), Seattle, WA.
2014Said Clairvoyance (group exhibit with Scott Kolbo and Tomoko Suzuki-Meyer),
Mainframe Art Gallery, Seattle, WA.
2014Unmarked Crosswalk (solo exhibit of works and public lecture),
Argue Health and Science Center, Northwest University, Kirkland, WA.
2013“First” 1-minute Online Video Exhibit, (juried selection of “New Direction” video),
Hunger Mountain Magazine, Montpelier, VT.
2013Fuller Seminary Northwest, (solo exhibition of works),
Seattle, WA.
2012Language and the City, (juried selection of “Clairvoyance” map drawing),
Studio Couture Detroit, Detroit, MI (juried)
2011Matter and Spirit, (juried selection of “Sidewalk” painting and video installation),
curated by Patty Wickman, Biola University, Los Angeles.
201027th Juried Open Exhibit, (juried selection of “Estrangement” drawing),
Visual Arts Alliance, 27th Juried Open Exhibit, curated by Kevin Carter, Houston, TX.
2009The Vancouver Project II, (inclusion of painted sculptures in group exhibit),
Lookout Gallery, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia.
2009CULTURE? (juried selection of “Blue in a Happy Way” painting),
curated by Daniell A. Siedell, Bethel University, Minneapolis, MN.
2008The Vancouver Project II, (inclusion of three paintings in group exhibit),
Lookout Gallery, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia.
2008The Sleep of Faith, (solo exhibition of new paintings),
Marni Muir Gallery, Seattle, WA.
2008Orange Splot Gallery (solo exhibition of paintings),
Orange Splot Gallery, Seattle, WA.
2007Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition & Exhibition,
(web-based online juried exhibit).
2007Live Nude Goats Collaborative(group exhibit),
Studio G, Tashiro-Kaplan Building, Seattle, WA.
2007BASECAMP: 14th Annual Juried Art Exhibit (juried selection of painting),
curated by Suzanne Beal, Enumclaw, WA.
200716th Annual Juried Art Exhibit (juried selection of painting),
Arts Council of Snohomish County, Everett, WA.
2006LIGHT National Exhibition (juried selection of painting),
curated by Afif Gallery, White Plains, NY.
2006Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival (juried selection of painting), Mukilteo, WA.
2006Whitworth College Alumni Exhibit (juried selection of painting), Spokane, WA.
2006Live Nude Goats Collaborative (group exhibit), Gallery 1412, Seattle, WA.
2004Live Nude Goats Collaborative (group exhibit), Art/Not Terminal Gallery, Seattle, WA.
2002Anacortes Arts Festival (juried selection of painting),
curated by Alden Mason, Anacortes, WA.
2001Port Townsend Arts Festival (juried selection of painting), Port Townsend, WA.
Selected Lectures / Residencies /Awards:
2017Lead Artist, Cascadia Residency Program, Seattle, WA.
2015(re)Inhabit Studio Residency, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA.
2014Guest Lecturer, Studio Practices, Seattle Pacific University
2013Artist in Residence (exhibition, facilitated discussions, written articles),
Fuller Seminary Northwest, Seattle, WA.
2012Artist in Residence, Embracing Social Justice Conference, Bellevue WA
Studio Visit/Guest Lecturer, Studio Practices, Whitworth University
2011Studio Visit/Guest Lecturer, Studio Practices, Seattle Pacific University
2010 Guest Lecturer, Intersections of Contemporary Art and Religion,
Seattle Pacific University
2009Residency, The Vancouver Project II, Regent College, Vancouver BC
2008Residency, The Vancouver Project I, Regent College, Vancouver BC
2007Second Prize, 2-D, Proctor Business District Juried Art Exhibit
2006Second Prize, Painting, Mukilteo Lighthouse Juried Art Exhibit, 2006
2001Honorable Mention, Anacortes Arts Festival, Juried Art Exhibit, 2001
2000Art Talent Grant, Whitworth University
1999Art Talent Grant, Whitworth University
Selected Projects and Performances:
2014Faculty/Facilitator, Cascade Fellows, professional and vocational mentoring
and training program, Seattle, WA.
2013Artist in Residence (exhibition, facilitated discussions, written articles),
Fuller Theological Seminary Northwest, Seattle, WA.
2013Facilitator (walking workshops and live painting performance),
conference on Art and Imagination, Trinity Lutheran College, Everett, WA.
2012The Round 89 (live painting performance), Fremont Abbey, Seattle, WA.
2012Reflection Carrier (walking intervention and performance), in conjunction with Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver BC
2012Neighborhood Artwalk (walking performance and photography exhibit),
in conjunction with Green Bean Coffeehouse, Seattle WA.
2011The Round 76 (live painting performance), Fremont Abbey, Seattle, WA.
2011Kickstarter Grant (The Tourist), successfully crowdsourced $1700 funding for
multidisciplinary art project, Seattle, WA.
Publications:
2017Presence Journal Internation (cover art reproduction of Distance painting), Winter 2017, print.
EXPANDED – Contemporary Drawing Practices, January 8, 2017, web.
2016SEEN Journal (article, The Movement of Space, along with multiple images), Summer 2016, print.
2015The Stranger (recommendation of ‘Movement in Kind’ exhibit by The Stranger Things to Do on Slog), December 15, 2015, web.
2015The Stranger (recommendation of ‘A Line Amongst Other Lines’ exhibit by Jen Graves on Slog), October 1, 2015, web.
2015Arcade Northwest (recommendation of ‘A Line Amongst Other Lines’ exhibit),
October 1, 2015, web.
2014Conspire Magazine (reproduction of several paintings), Fall 2014, print.
2013Institute for Theology and Northwest Culture C&C Journal (essay and artwork), web.
2012Presence Journal International (reproduction of “Clairvoyance” drawing), Fall 2012, print.
2011Seattle Times, “Life’s Struggles Shown in Art at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission,” February
2011, print and online.
2010Comment Magazine, (reproduction of “Farmer and the Crane” painting and article),
October 2010, online.
2010Presence Journal International (reproduction of “Out of the Wilderness” painting),
Spring 2010, print.
2008Image Journal, #145, (review of gallery exhibition), October 2008, online.
2008Comment Magazine, (reproduction of “Fear” painting and article), October 2008, online.