Christy Matson Explained

Christy Matson (born 1979) is an American textile artist.

A native of Seattle,^[1] Matson studied at the University of Washington and at the California College of the Arts. She has taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; currently she lives and works in Los Angeles.^[2] Her pieces begin as drawings and watercolors, which are then transformed into woven works using a Jacquard loom.^[3] Matson was among the artists featured in the exhibit "40 Under 40: Craft Futures" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art,^[4] and one of her pieces was subsequently accessioned by the museum.^[5]

External links

• Matson website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Christy Matson. Smithsonian American Art Museum. May 13, 2019.
2. Web site: Christy Matson. School of the Art Institute of Chicago. May 13, 2019.
3. Web site: Visiting Artist Colloquium: Christy Matson. Jul 31, 2018. May 13, 2019.
4. Web site: 40 under 40: Craft Futures. Smithsonian American Art Museum. May 13, 2019.
5. Web site: Sonic Structure II. Smithsonian American Art Museum. May 13, 2019.