Upcoming

Opening Reception    May 31st, 2025    4pm-6pm
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Show runs from -
May 31st, 2025 - July 26th, 2025
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​Artist - Matt Voelker

Statement

My current work is an act of noticing and questioning; often it is an act of seeking. Immersing myself in this studio practice is my primary concern. It is a relentless pursuit. Jack Gilbert, in his poem "The Great Fires" describes passion as 'a fire made of many woods.' I stoke this fire continually, responsively, with layers and time, with concealing and revealing, with frustration and wonder. As a painting eventually inches toward a resolution, I am always surprised at what it becomes. I always enjoy the unexpected results of risk and play. The image resonates in color and mark making and I can walk away exhausted, excited to begin again.

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Biography

Matt Voelker is a mixed media artist working primarily with color abstraction. Art for him is the relentless pursuit of a creative life. From this he creates works that grow layer by layer
alongside his lived experiences. Matt is a 23-year veteran high school art educator who holds a Bachelor’s in Art Education and an MFA in Ceramics from Towson University. His practice in the classroom focuses primarily on students finding and developing their own authentic voice. He has been nominated for multiple MAEA awards, including High School Art Educator of the Year and the Teacher as Practicing Artist Award. He has presented work on these topics at the state level and as a mentor teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools. He is currently teaching in the studios at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, a regional magnet school for the arts in Maryland. A lifelong resident of the Baltimore region, Matt can also be found stretching his experience rock climbing and hiking as well as sat around the table for board game night with those closest to him.

Website - www.mattvoelker.com/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/matt.voelker.5209
Instagram - ​www.instagram.com/matt_voelker_/