Matt Pearson

HENDON, SA

“I strive to create pieces to be woven into the fabric of the family home – objects that become a living, breathing part of the family,” says Matt Pearson, who set up his Adelaide studio in 2013.

Working mostly with solid timber, he’s a keen collaborator. “I try to use at least one other material such as brass, concrete, leather or fabrics in every piece,” he says. “This gives me the chance to work with other makers, and I love the challenge of learning about new materials.”

Matt works mostly on custom furniture pieces, and enjoys the dialogue with his clients. “Some clients want someone to ‘remake’ a design they’ve seen elsewhere,” he says. “This isn’t what I do. The commission process works best when there’s some back and forth between the client and me and we can really break down their wants and needs, and I can design based on my own process and aesthetic style. That way, they’ll understand what has gone into their piece of furniture and really cherish what has been created.” See Matt’s work at mjpstudio.com.au.