Body Analysis
This work is about over analysing your own body. For me, I’ve had issues with my face (days when I just look and feel ugly, especially after too many nights up late causing bags to appear under the eyes), stomach (too much fat, too little fat, I haven’t had a gut that I’ve been truly happy with), penis (when watching porn, I do tend to feel my average size is inadequate against the guys who have elephant trunks for sexual organs) and my feet (which are really big and kind has lead to comments from primary school like “you wear clown shoes” or “you have kangaroo feet”).
Liquid emulsion on mirror tiles, framed in stained recycled wood.
2008
Body Analysis belongs to the following groups:
Self as Other and The Male Nude Available for sale asGreeting Cards and Matted Prints
Soxy Fleming!
so has doing this helped you to stop analysing?
Mathew Reed replied
We’ll see, I only just finished the work today. I doubt it would. I did this as an observation of a part of who I am. Not to try and help me get over it.
aglaia b
wow, this is excellent work mathew.
fantastic concept and amazing results exposed on the tiles.
tis is very impresssive! ;-) xox
Mathew Reed replied
Thanks, I’ve been quietly achieving. Ha ha…
Well not so quietly… There was a lot of “ucking *unt piece of *it, why won’t you *ucking work!!!”
v_v it’s been one hell of a month trying to get the liquid light to work properly, there was one issue after another. I couldn’t believe it as it usually acts really well behaved for me.
I have assessment this week, so this is one of the works I’ll be submitting…
Mathew Reed
ah pooh, i forgot asterixes on this site cause typing to go bold
butchart
well worth your pains ofprocessing… this is excellent work matthew both in statement and in final form…......brave and honest….............bravo….........b
Mathew Reed replied
Thank you for the compliment, haha, yeah it was well worth the pain. I was really happy once I finished and stepped back from the work to see it in it’s complete form.
Kylie
Matt this is just fantastic – your work looks so polished and sophisticated. I really love how the whole thing is resolved, it just works so well. Congrats dude, I hope you get great marks and (more importantly) are really proud of how it’s turned out.
Mathew Reed replied
Ha ha, yes I am pretty proud of it. Especially now that I have received positive feedback from others. It was such a great feeling once I realised it was complete. Now I just have to impress the teachers! :P
Tania Rose
Well, if i’d had your frustration, i’d be going a bit bold too!! Great piece.
Mathew Reed replied
Hahaha, thank you. :D
drjones
love this peace.
Mathew Reed replied
Thank you :)
mklau
This pushes the boundaries and gives evocative thoughts about bodies and how people see them. Absolutely creative composition …. you’re pushing hard here … please continue .. they inspire me so much
Mathew Reed replied
If people have seen this work and reacted in the same way that you did I know that my work has been a success.
Thanks for the positive feedback.
shayne2011
Outstanding work, Mathew, I especially impressed by the technique. On the matter of self image, well, some days I find you pass the mirror and catch a glimpse and think, “hmmm, I could fuck that,” other days you think, “Jesus, where did that hideous bag come from?” Best to try not to worry too much about what’s on the outside and be proud of what’s on the inside.
Mathew Reed replied
LOL yeah, that’s true. I guess I do that in all things though, especially my art, I analyse until I hate it. But then in a way I guess I do that so I learn what I don’t like and what areas I need to focus on for next time. I guess I really can’t do that to my face :P Although… facelifts and botox and the likes >_> haha, nah, that’s totally not me.
steven papadakis
great idea and concept. look forward to seeing more.
Mathew Reed replied
Thank you, I hope my future works will also impress.
ltruskett
this is remarkable work and I just so love the sentiment behind it. Well done you.
Mathew Reed replied
(bows humbly) haha, thanks for the uplifting feedback.
Paul Vanzella
this is brillaint Mathew!
Mathew Reed replied
Thank you Paul, much appreciated.
shayne2011
_facelifts and botox and the likes _ … a smile will give your face an instant lift. :>)
aethiryn
dang this is so awesome! I love the way the piece is formed, as if you were literally trailing down one’s body and examining it. interesting form it is displayed on, and the liquid light is wonderful and eerie. one day, i hope i could be a patron to your work!!
Mathew Reed replied
Thanks, hopefully I’ll end up being successful and become a world traveling artist so you can attend one of my exhibits :P
I intended the structure to act like the body linking all the images together, I didn’t think it felt right when the were separate. So I’m glad you got the impression of trailing down a body like you did.
markeather
love it, really interesting and profound.
amanda Rae
this is awesome…...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im so in awe of your style…fantatasic !!!!!!