Matt Frock Email & Phone Number

Ypres, Flemish Region, Belgium

FROCK GALLERY is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2019 by partners Annelies Deltour and artist Matthew J. Frock. The gallery is located in the historical city of Ypres in the Flemish region of Belgium. Annelies and Matt believe strong connections are key to creating a successful show. Every exhibition begins with the artist’s inspiration and ends with the viewer in awe before the work. Matt and Annelies love to collaborate with everyone at the beginning, middle and end of the process –… Show more FROCK GALLERY is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2019 by partners Annelies Deltour and artist Matthew J. Frock. The gallery is located in the historical city of Ypres in the Flemish region of Belgium. Annelies and Matt believe strong connections are key to creating a successful show. Every exhibition begins with the artist’s inspiration and ends with the viewer in awe before the work. Matt and Annelies love to collaborate with everyone at the beginning, middle and end of the process – from artist to collector...It’s the people that make the magic! Show less

Gent Area, Belgium

MJFdesign Gallery is a commercial art gallery founded in 2016 by artist and director, Matthew J. Frock. The gallery is located in the Flemish region of Belgium. MJFdesign organizes exhibitions world-wide. The gallery works with professional artists who have firmly rooted their art practice in the canon of art history. MJFdesign curates true art objects with legitimate contributions to the contemporary art dialogue.MJFdesign Gallery creates engaging exhibitions with artists working in a… Show more MJFdesign Gallery is a commercial art gallery founded in 2016 by artist and director, Matthew J. Frock. The gallery is located in the Flemish region of Belgium. MJFdesign organizes exhibitions world-wide. The gallery works with professional artists who have firmly rooted their art practice in the canon of art history. MJFdesign curates true art objects with legitimate contributions to the contemporary art dialogue.MJFdesign Gallery creates engaging exhibitions with artists working in a variety of mediums. Matthew believes strong connections with exhibiting artists is key to curating a successful exhibition. He works with artists who have found their own way and are on a path of learning and growth. The gallery seeks to display the new ground as it unfolds naturally in the artists' studio. Show less

Gent Area, Belgium

I've always been creative. My formal art education started early with private lessons at twelve-years. In 1997 I earned a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and 10-years later earned an MFA in Painting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. In 2016 I founded the MJFdesign Gallery in Belgium.Zen and balance are important to my process. Most paintings begin with a monotone drawing that I bring to balance. Color is worked in the same way. One painting may… Show more I've always been creative. My formal art education started early with private lessons at twelve-years. In 1997 I earned a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and 10-years later earned an MFA in Painting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. In 2016 I founded the MJFdesign Gallery in Belgium.Zen and balance are important to my process. Most paintings begin with a monotone drawing that I bring to balance. Color is worked in the same way. One painting may be built up with as many as thirty color layers, some more but usually not less. The end result is a chaotic, yet balanced torrent of swirling color.I enjoy experimenting with all aspects of how my work is constructed. I use Arches heavy watercolor paper. I sometimes mount the paper on wood to maintain a flat surface. I also make my own acrylic-based paint which has unique qualities but is similar to gouache and aquarell. The matte, super-vivid color of my paintings gives them a singular appearance.My artwork is a response to the natural world and inspired by history. I am most satisfied with my work when it makes a connection to art history, especially ancient history. My art making is a search for the muse in order to experience their guidance within my creative process."If a man comes to the door of poetry untouched by the madness of the Muses, believing that technique alone will make him a good poet, he and his sane compositions never reach perfection, but are utterly eclipsed by the performances of the inspired madman."- Socrates (399 BC, Classical Athens) Show less

Philadelphia

The Pond of Stars creates gender-neutral, affordable, original t-shirt and onesie designs for babies, kids, and adults. We're inspired by animals doing funny human stuff; finding a way to make simple, yet witty designs; and creating high-quality prints.www.thepondofstars.com

Philadelphia, Pa

Love2 Publishing is the distributor and publisher for MJFdesign. Love2 at love2publish.org was originated to facilitate the publication of a limited edition printing of Love Squared, Matthew J. Frock's first illustrated book. Love Squared is a work in progress for Love2 Publishing. MJFdesign continues to publish its narrative content through Love2 Publishing.

Haverford, Pa

Responsibilities include teaching; Computer Arts, Video Production, Foundations, Photography, Print Making, Painting, Woodworking, Film and TV Club, Yearbook Advisor.Trip Coordinator for annual Big Timber Arts Round Up – Big Timber, Montana.

Pagination and ad design.

HalfHere Productions is the production label I made my first films under. During this period I created my most ambitious short film "Bend" and several other collaborations with people involved in San Francisco's theater circuit.HalfHere Productions also organized film events, festivals and provided consultation.

Bfa, Illustration

Mfa, Painting

Activities and Societies: The Pink Lounge, Moon Walking. Painting, Illustration.