Ultra contemporary painter Matthew Ricci (b. 1998, Australia) emerges from a background of mathematical science and statistics. However, concerned with the interpretations of the subconscious and the human condition, chooses to explore abstract figurative painting in large formats. His practice involves spontaneous and intuitive mark making, refining figures with a palette inspired by colour theorists such as Paul Klee and Joseph Albers.

 

Inspired by Eastern Philosophy and Jungian psychology, Ricci aims to work and live in the present moment, moving between multiple canvases at once. Much like Kandinsky, Klimt and Mondrian his spontaneous creative flow visually expresses the internal subconscious landscape, exploring esoteric ideas. This resulting relationship between composition and subconsciousness is achieved through a dedication to interrogating every mark as a symbolic reference point. This evolves as his raw, often chaotic marks indicate a visceral reaction to the present.

 

Although hailing form Adelaide, South Australia, Ricci chooses to live and work in Berlin, Germany. Such environmental stimuli has provided more exploration into abstract painting, furthering his emerging career. Ricci is currently not represented but appears in private collections globally, and participates in international art fairs and exhibitions.

 

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Past Group Exhibitions:

• BAAM (Curated), Berlin art fair, (2024).

 

 

Past Solo Exhibitions:

• CURATED Presents Matthew Ricci, An Afternoon of Live Drawing, (2023).

• Matthew Ricci at Unkompress, Berlin Vernissage, (2024).

 

Education:

• BEcon & BMath, Adelaide University (2017-2021)​