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After completing a residency at the Penland School of Crafts in November of 2008, Matt Kelleher moved to Marshall, NC where he built a home and studio with his wife, Shoko Teruyama. In 2007, Matt was invited by the Ireland Crafts Council to present in Kilkenney, Ireland at "Made in America," an exhibition and conference of twenty American craftspeople with Irish ancestry. In 2008, Matt was honored as "Emerging Talent" at the annual NCECA conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Matt recognizes that utilitarian objects are accessible and universal. Their forms are recognizable and their utility makes them inclusive. He chooses to make utilitarian objects in order to use these characteristics as a foundation for his ideas. This decision invites the viewer to discover Matt's visual and tactile interests.
Matt says "My work is built on consideration. I combine a subtle balance of geometry in form, a comparison of symmetry and asymmetry in decoration, and a serene surface. Softly, the work asks for the viewers’ attention. Each piece is ready for a conversation and willing to be part of a greater surrounding."
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