Matthew Rutten Silk and Textile Painter
Matthew Rutten picture above in 2018 at Kallista Market with his silk scarves and a gift card.
About Matthew Rutten
Matthew Rutten studied textiles and art at Caulfield Technical School where he completed his VCE in Melbourne in 1987. It was there that he learned the art of silk painting. Rutten furthered his artistic education at the Melbourne College of Textiles where he studied Studio Textiles which involved design, weaving, tapestry and silk painting. His design work is influenced by indigenous art. In 1988 he went to Alice Springs and met various indigenous artists at one of the galleries. Matthew had his first solo exhibition in 1990 in Prahran.
EXHIBITIONS
Matthew has painted a lot of textile and paper during the pandemic, and is currently developing an art studio at home, while painting works on paper and cloth.
2023 Forthcoming music and art afternoon 1-4 Sunday 3rd September at Matthew's home studio.
Phone 0457296634 to book.
2022 Paintings displayed at Hot Gossip Cafe, Belgrav.
2021 exhibition at Selby Community House of scarves , t-shirts and paintings.
2020 Art gallery exhibition of silk paintings and wall hangings on main street, Belgrave
2019 House exhibition of silk paintings and garments.
2018 Matthew extended his painting techniques using retro designs on cotton shirts, and other mediums.
In 2016 and 2017 Matthew created a collection of scarves.
Solo exhibition at Evolve Fair Food Store – Cafe (2015)
Solo exhibition at Burinja cafe (2014)
Scarves at Touchstone Gallery, Olinda. (2014)
End of the Line Festival, Belgrave. (2013)
Solo exhibition. Harry's Couch Cafe, Mt. Dandenong. (2013)
"Eternal" Morrisons on the Park Cafe, Mt. Evelyn. (2012) Read about exhibition.
Private teaching and painting of silk scarves (2011)
Steps Gallery, Carlton, an exhibition with other artists (2010)
Stall at Kallista market winter (2010)
Silk pieces for collective project: Bruno's Quilt (2009)
Artistic advisor and silk artist for performance Christmas (2009)
Scarves in a Belgrave shop and for private sale (2009)
Chocolate Sensations cafe Belgrave (2008)
Photo courtesy of Star News Group.
Backdrop for 'The Kingdom of Heaven' June (2008)
Chapel on Station Gallery Box Hill (2007)
Lady Hawke Cafe Mt Dandenong (2007).
Backdrop painting for Sacred Stage performance 'Christ' (2007).
Burrinja shop (2007)
Beautiful Treasures Olinda (2006)
Aztec Bar Belgrave (2006)
Churinga Cafe Mt. Dandenong (2006)
Green Bean Cafe Belgrave (2005)
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios held in conjunction with Burrinja. (2005)
Boheme Cafe Richmond (2004)
Wyreena Community Arts Centre Croydon at Momen
Queen of Tarts Cafe Belgrave (2003)