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Matthew Kirk
The Mess Arounds, 2022
Mixed media on canvas, pressure treated posts, plywood, rubber and steel tacks
Dimensions variable
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Detail:The Mess Arounds, 2022
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Alternate view: The Mess Arounds, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Roadside Distraction, 2022
Chalk, graphite, acrylic paint marker, oil stick, spray paint, and dowels on plywood
124 x 78.5 inches (315 x 199.4 cm)
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Detail: Roadside Distraction, 2022
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Alternate view: Roadside Distraction, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
The Wrong Crowd, 2022
Chalk, graphite, acrylic paint marker, oil stick, and spray paint on plywood with hinges
84.25 x 93.25 inches (214 x 236.9 cm)
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Alternate view: The Wrong Crowd, 2022
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Alternate view: The Wrong Crowd, 2022
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Alternate view: The Wrong Crowd, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
An Ideal Window, 2022
Acrylic ink, tar paper, Tyvek, cotton, and steel wire in artist frame
32.5 x 26.75 inches (82.6 x 67.9 cm)
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Alternate view: An Ideal Window, 2022
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Detail: An Ideal Window, 2022
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Installation view: An Ideal Window, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Would Creep, 2022
Chalk, graphite, acrylic paint marker, oil stick, and spray paint on plywood with hinges and brick
64 x 38 x 10 inches (162.6 x 96.5 x 25.4 cm)
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Detail: Would Creep, 2022
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Detail: Would Creep, 2022
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Alternate view: Would Creep, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
A Story To Yell, 2022
Chalk, graphite, acrylic paint marker, oil stick, and spray paint on plywood with hinges
90 x 84 x 11 inches (228.6 x 213.4 x 27.9 cm)
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Detail: A Story To Yell, 2022
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Detail: A Story To Yell, 2022
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Alternate view: A Story To Yell, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Trophy, 2022
Mixed media on tar paper, steel wire mesh, twine, brass grommet, sun-aged basketball
13.5 x 9.5 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm)
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Detail: Trophy, 2022
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Alternate view: Trophy, 2022
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Alternate view: Trophy, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
A Glimpse Into Friendly Territory, 2022
Chalk, graphite, acrylic paint marker, oil stick, and spray paint on plywood
76 x 57 inches (193 x 144.8 cm)
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Detail: A Glimpse Into Friendly Territory, 2022
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Detail:A Glimpse Into Friendly Territory, 2022
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Installation view: A Glimpse Into Friendly Territory, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Untitled, 2022
Cement, log, plastic
76.5 x 12 x 12 inches (194.3 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
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Detail: Untitled, 2022
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Alternate view: Untitled, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Untitled, 2022
Cement, log, plastic
39 x 17.25 x 11 inches (99.1 x 43.8 x 27.9 cm)
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Alternate view: Untitled, 2022
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Detail: Untitled, 2022
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Alternate view: Untitled, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Untitled, 2022
Wood, Indian figurines, clay, leather, foam
72 x 36 x 12.25 inches (182.9 x 91.4 x 31.1 cm)
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Detail:Untitled, 2022
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Detail: Untitled, 2022
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Alternate view: Untitled, 2022
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Alternate view: Untitled, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Don’t Fight The Worry, 2022
Chalk, graphite, acrylic paint marker, oil stick, and spray paint on plywood
96.5 x 96.5 inches (245.1 x 245.1 cm)
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Detail: Don’t Fight The Worry, 2022
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Alternate view: Don’t Fight The Worry, 2022
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Installation view: Don’t Fight The Worry, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Between Everything, 2022
Chalk, graphite, and acrylic paint marker on canvas in artist frame
48 x 36 inches (121.9 x 91.4 cm)
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Detail: Between Everything, 2022
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Detail: Between Everything, 2022
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Alternate view: Between Everything, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Up Through Ice, 2022
Chalk, graphite, and acrylic paint marker on canvas in artist frame
48 x 36 inches (121.9 x 91.4 cm)
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Detail: Up Through Ice, 2022
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Detail: Up Through Ice, 2022
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Alternate view: Up Through Ice, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Belong Everywhere, 2022
Chalk, graphite, and acrylic paint marker on canvas in artist frame
48 x 36 inches (121.9 x 91.4 cm)
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Detail: Belong Everywhere, 2022
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Detail: Belong Everywhere, 2022
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Alternate view: Belong Everywhere, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Baby, 2022
Chalk, foil tape, graphite, acrylic paint marker, oil stick, and spray paint on plywood
82.25 x 88 inches (208.9 x 223.5 cm)
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Detail: Baby, 2022
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Detail: Baby, 2022
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Installation view: Baby, 2022
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Matthew Kirk
Friendly Creep, 2022
Chalk, graphite, acrylic paint marker, oil stick, spray paint, and dowels on plywood
12.5 x 12.5 x 17.75 inches (31.8 x 31.8 x 45.1 cm)
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Alternate view: Friendly Creep, 2022
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Alternate view: Friendly Creep, 2022
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Alternate view: Friendly Creep, 2022