Matt Lowden is a painter and sculptor inspired by nature, philosophy, and classic art. His recent work is increasingly influenced by philosophical and metaphysical questions, blending written words and juxtaposed imagery.
Born in New Zealand, Matt has lived abroad for most of his life and is now living in Europe with a family of his own.

AWARDS

• 2024 Richeson 75, Still life and Floral, Merritorious Selection

• 2024 PleinAir Magazine, PleinAir Salon Top 100 Finalist (January)

• 2023 PleinAir Magazine, PleinAir Salon Top 100 Finalist (November)

PRESS

• 2019 Featured in February issue 38 of Artists Portfolio Magazine

EXHIBITIONS

• 2022 La Petit Tour. Group show, Rome, Italy.

• 2018 - 2019 La Persistenza della Forma. Group show. Rome, Italy.

• Pre 2018 Selected Sculptures. Group Show. Auckland, New Zealand.

MOVIES & TV

• King Kong - sculptor

• Narnia the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - sculptor

• Power Rangers - prop builder

EDUCATION

• Bachelors of Graphic Design AUT, Illustration Major (graduated 2000)

• David Gray portrait workshop , Rome Italy 2018

• Matthew White advanced painting and drawing workshop, New Zealand.