Matthew Day Jackson

b. 1974, Panorama City, California, US

Jackson’s art grapples with big ideas, such as the evolution of human thought, the fatal attraction of the frontier, and the faith that man places in technological advancement. Working across a variety of media and using an eclectic material palette, he interrogates the dual forces of beauty and desolation, particularly in relation to the myth of the American Dream. He is currently preparing a solo exhibition of new work to debut at Hauser & Wirth Zurich in October. Foraying into design, Jackson is now expanding his ‘Kolho’ furniture line, first introduced in 2019 and produced by Finnish manufacturer Made by Choice (see W*242), and he is also collaborating with Calico Wallpaper on a special collection.