Matt Cheney Show - April 10. 2010

An adventurous night, sure to be remembered...

Thanks for everyone who came out to the show past Friday, April 9.


 Despite the rain, which seems to be a reoccurring theme on Glovebox opening nights, everyone came and helped us celebrate this one night event!   Special thanks to Paris Vison for pre-show pics and Vic Yambao for at-show pics, you guys rock!


Matt Cheney's work reflects the process of movement, action and motion.  His highly performative work is a parallel to his active life.  Cheney lives in the moment, fueling his creative talent through, skateboarding, skydiving and biking.  In his most recent work, that was exhibited
at this one night event, Cheney explored the environmental effects on graphite in combination with action, video and performance art.  The entire catalyst for Cheney's work becomes the outcome that the crowd experienced


An additional thanks to all the glovebox newcomers, watch your emails for upcoming events and check us out at :   www.gloveboxboston.com


Photos by: Vic Yambao

Matt Cheney: Action Artist – April 9th, 2010

Be sure to check out Matt Cheney this Friday, April 9th 7:00-9:00 pm at Midway Studios, 15 Channel Center Street (held in Studio 402), Boston's Fort Point neighborhood.

The show will consist of Matt Cheney's artwork against the backdrop of the bike ramps used to create the work. With a mix of new mediums, including the oxidized iron series, Cheney uses this exhibition to shift the focus from the actual performance to the painting that "captures the moment in time" (Cheney).

Cheney’s work will be available for purchase and complimentary refreshments offered. Video DJ Matt StGelais will be spinning beats matched to video of Matt Cheney creating his Action Art from 7:00-9:00 pm. Photographer Paris Vison (parisvisonphotography.com) has documented Cheney's performance before the opening. Photos shown below.

Taking a Ride with Action Artist Matt Cheney

The Glovebox team caught up with Matt Cheney this week to discuss final adjustments to the upcoming show. Matt told us what drives him to create Action Art.

    "Being an Action Artist, you can feel the energy on the canvas and the action which occurred to create it." Matt Cheney tells Glovebox, "Through the physical challenge, the spontaneity of the movement and capturing that moment in time, the work is a portrayal of my self expression. It is an evolving work, whether driven by aggression or passion; it captures emotion."

Images shown are of Matt's recent bike series in one of his studios, details of the bike series images and a ramp with work in color.

More posts to come on the installation of Matt's 12-foot ramps! 

Join us Friday, April 9 from 7-9 pm at Midway Studios: 15 Channel Center, Studio 402, Boston, MA 02210. The show will consist of Matt Cheney's artwork against the backdrop of the bike ramps used to create the work. With a mix of new mediums, including the oxidized iron series, Cheney uses this exhibition to shift the focus from the actual performance to the painting that "captures the moment in time."