Matthys Gerber
Born: 1956 , The Netherlands, arrived in Australia in 1971
Biography/General
Born in the Netherlands in 1956 and based in Australia since 1971, Matthys Gerber is an artist known for his paintings, collages and installations that push the boundaries of the medium of painting through the use of experimentation, contradictory styles and collaboration. He is an accomplished painter who uses a variety of techniques ranging from photo-realist kitsch to geometric abstraction. Gerber is currently the Senior Lecturer of Painting at Sydney College of the Arts, the University of Sydney. He has exhibited widely both in Australia and Internationally and has held over 30 solo exhibitions. Gerber is represented by Sarah Cottier Gallery, Sydney.
Perhaps the most definitive quality of Gerber's practice is the chameleon-like characteristic in which his work shifts and evolves into new forms that hybridise existing styles and techniques. Through his work, Gerber humorously interrogates the very nature of image-making and the possibilities it represents, merging popular cultural references with layered art historical allusions.