Matthew Day Jackson

Bio

Matthew Day Jackson is an American artist whose multifaceted practice encompasses sculpture, painting, collage, photography, drawing, video, performance, and installation. Born in Panorama City, California, in 1974 and currently living and working in Brooklyn and Wilson, WY, his artwork explores far-reaching subjects such as evolution of human thought, the fatal attraction of the frontier, and humanity’s faith in technological advancement. In particular, his work addresses the myth of the American Dream, exploring the forces of creation, growth, transcendence, and death through visions of its failed utopia.