Matt Griffin
Rose to Fame
Aerosol Acrylic on Canvas
1955 x 1955 mm
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Artist Bio
Matt Griffin is a contemporary New Zealand artist based in Auckland, known for his compelling large-scale portraits that explore the emotional resonance of both human and animal subjects. Working predominantly in charcoal, graphite, and aerosol spray paint, Griffin’s practice is grounded in realism and defined by its acute attention to expression, intimacy, and viewer engagement.
His compositions often straddle the threshold between photographic precision and raw emotional insight, inviting the viewer into a moment of suspended connection. Whether depicting an iconic figure, an anonymous face, or an animal subject, Griffin seeks to uncover a shared sense of dignity, presence, and vulnerability.