Matthew Brandt Artist Studio Tour
Art Los Angeles Contemporary asked me to photograph their VIP programming, as well as their fair and its onsite going-ons. One of the events that I had the privilege to document was a tour of Matthew Brandt’s studio, led by the artist himself. Matthew did not hold back and definitely captivated his VIP guests with the inside view of his art-making process. With a natural enthusiasm, he pulled past pieces out from their bins, described his process on various works, and even showed a glimpse of new works he plans to exhibit in the near future. I have always had a keen interest in process, how things are conceptualized and then materialized, so being a witness to this tour was deeply satisfying for me. I would even go as far as saying that I sometimes think that process is as important, if not more, than the final outcome. Not only that, I felt like I was a kid in a candy store, seeing another artist’s space, tools, and artworks strewn about. Any creative would have found the space inspiring and I would defy you to leave his studio without feeling touched by the creative force.
Take a look at the photographs below and click on any image for a closer look!