Press archive · 2004

Solo Show, New York City

Big Cat Gallery
New York City, NY
January 2004

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Big Cat Gallery, Matt Sesow Solo Show (2004) ***

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(PRESS RELEASE by DAVID HURD):

Matt's paintings release the tragedy and trauma of a life threatening accident he suffered as a child and transform them in a vibrant and prolific

outpouring of raw emotional force. When Matt was eight years old, his predominant arm was severed by the propellor of a landing aircraft while he

played on an air strip outside his home in Nebraska.

Self-taught and one-armed, Matt is a full-time artist and paints daily in a testament to the frailty of everyday living and a celebration of his existence.

Described in the media under the various guises of "outsider" or "brut art," Matt describes himself as a "self-teaching" artist. The almost 4,000

paintings he has produced since he began painting eleven years ago, he views as studies and training for what lies ahead.

In his own words, "I am growing. I am accessible. I have an education. I am not just an outsider, but I've lived in places you'll never go.

I am not just visionary, but I'll paint one thousand Buddha if I feel like it. Call me whatever you want. I am Matt Sesow."

This is Matt's first solo exhibition in New York City, and it brings together hundreds of new works from over the past six months.

Matt has shown extensively throughout the United States including, the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Hearst Gallery (CA),

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (MT), Loveland Museum and Gallery (CO), Museum of the Southwest (TX), and the San Jose Art League Gallery (CA).

In 2001, Matt was honored with a solo exhibition at the Corcoran Museum in Washington, D.C.

This limited run exhibition, curated by David Hurd, is being held only four blocks from the Outsider Art Fair, and will be open throughout the Fair.

Big Cat Gallery is pleased to present hundreds of recent works by self-taught artist Matt Sesow.

The exhibition runs from January 22, 2004 through January 26, 2004, with a reception for the artist Thursday January 22nd from six to nine in the evening.

Gallery hours are Thursday, 2-9 PM and Friday through Monday from noon until 7:00 p.m. Big Cat Gallery is located in Manhattan's Lower East

Side at 28 East 2nd Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue.

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DAVID HURD and BIG CAT GALLERY present: MATT SESOW. (hundreds of recent paintings)

Matt's paintings release the tragedy and trauma ofa life threatening accident he suffered as ‘a child and transform them in a vibrant and prolific outpouring of raw emotional force.

‘When Matt was eight years old, his predominant arm was severed by the propellor of a landing aircraft while he played on an ai strip outside his home in Nebraska.

Self-taught and one-armed, Matt is a full-time artist and paints daily in a testament to the fr of everyday living and a celebration of his existence. Described in the media under the various guises of ‘outsider’ or “brut art,” Matt describes himself as a “self-teaching’ artist. The almost 4,000 paintings he has produced since he began painting eleven years ago, he views as studies and training for what lies ahead.

This is Matt's first solo exhibition in New York City, and it brings together hundreds of new works from over the past six months. Matt has shown extensively throughout the United

States including, the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Hearst Gallery (CA), Paris Gibson ‘Square Museum of Art (MT), Loveland Museum and Gallery (CO), Museum of the Southwest (TX), and the San Jose Art League Gallery (CA). In 2001, Matt was honored with a solo exhibition at the Corcoran Museum in Washington, D.C.

This limited run exhibition, curated by David Hurd, is being held only four blocks from the Outsider Art Fair, and will be open throughout the Fair.

OPENING RECEPTIOI THURSDAY JANUARY 22, 6-9PM

hours: ‘THURSDAY 2-9PM, FRIDAY thru MONDAY 12-7PM ‘SHOW RUNS JANUARY 22 - JANUARY 26, 2004"

BIG CAT GALLERY

28 east 2nd street | oO

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7/6/26, 7:02 AM

Big Cat Gallery, Matt Sesow Solo Show (2004) ***

(PRESS RELEASE by DAVID HURD):
Matt's paintings release the tragedy and trauma of a life threatening accident he suffered as a child and transform them
outpouring of raw emotional force. When Matt was eight years old, his predominant arm was severed by the propellor of a
played on an air strip outside his home in Nebraska.
Self-taught and one-armed, Matt is a full-time artist and paints daily in a testament to the frailty of everyday living and a
Described in the media under the various guises of "outsider" or "brut art," Matt describes himself as a "self-teaching"
paintings he has produced since he began painting eleven years ago, he views as studies and training for wha
In his own words, "I am growing. I am accessible. I have an education. I am not just an outsider, but I've lived in
I am not just visionary, but I'll paint one thousand Buddha if I feel like it. Call me whatever you want. I
This is Matt's first solo exhibition in New York City, and it brings together hundreds of new works from over the
Matt has shown extensively throughout the United States including, the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Hear
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (MT), Loveland Museum and Gallery (CO), Museum of the Southwest (TX), and the San Jose
In 2001, Matt was honored with a solo exhibition at the Corcoran Museum in Washington, D.C.
This limited run exhibition, curated by David Hurd, is being held only four blocks from the Outsider Art Fair, and will be
Big Cat Gallery is pleased to present hundreds of recent works by self-taught artist Matt Sesow.
The exhibition runs from January 22, 2004 through January 26, 2004, with a reception for the artist Thursday January 22nd fro
Gallery hours are Thursday, 2-9 PM and Friday through Monday from noon until 7:00 p.m. Big Cat Gallery is located in
Side at 28 East 2nd Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue.
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Big Cat Gallery, Matt Sesow Solo Show (2004) ***
front and back of promotional postcard:

DAVID HURD ANO
BIG CAT GALLERY PRESENT:

hundreds of recent paintings
MATT SESOW

+ JANUARY 22 -JANUARY 26,2004 *

‘OPENING RECEPTION.
THURSDAY JANUARY 22, 6-9PM |

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