Matt Read is a painter whose primary interest lies in an exploration of ubiquitous architectural elements. His work evolved from a series of observational still lifes, where he discovered his true fascination lay not with the objects he was painting, but with the seemingly simple challenge of depicting the white walls behind them. Through skillful use of oil paints, Matt transforms flat surfaces into spaces of distinctive dimension.

His current work focuses on windows as both subject matter and conceptual framework. These architectural features serve as thresholds that simultaneously connect and separate spaces, reflecting their surroundings during daylight hours while transforming into luminous portals at night. The window's fundamental structure, a series of rectangular frames, provides what Matt calls ‘necessary limitation,’ a confined space within which imagination can flourish. Each painting invites viewers to contemplate their own relationship with windows, whether as observers of others' lives or as subjects of observation themselves.

Matt holds a BA in Studio Art from Kenyon College and an MA in Fine Art Painting from Camberwell College of Arts.