Matt Kleberg

Matt Kleberg (b. 1985, Kingsville, TX) received his BA from the University of Virginia in 2008 and his MFA from the Pratt Institute in 2015. His paintings, inspired by myriad influences, operate like invitations into illusory spaces while remaining firmly grounded in the built world. Kleberg’s artistic vocabulary is defined by his distinctive use of architecturally inspired elements: niches, beams, fans, arches, stripes, and sunbursts. These motifs, drawn from structures associated with performance and ceremony, underscore his ongoing engagement with ideas of framing, ornamentation, ritual, and theatricality. Coverage of his work can be found in various publications, including The New York Times, The Brooklyn Rail, Artsy, Vice, Maake Magazine, ArtDaily, Juxtapoz Magazine , and Hyperallergic . His work is featured in multiple private and public collections, including the Williams College Museum of Art, the AD&A Museum of the University of California Santa Barbara, the Old Jail Art Center, the Addison Gallery of American Art, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the National Gallery of Art. Kleberg currently lives and works in San Antonio, TX.