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My body is not me
I've been not well and it’s manifesting in my work. Living with a chronic illness is pretty terrible. On the spectrum of people with Crohn’s disease my…
May 30
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Behind the Scenes
Making art is hard. The illusion of social media typically portrays the wins; you rarely see the struggle. Today: an unfiltered look behind the scenes…
May 4
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Matthew Shlian
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Two Directions
Simple & Complex
Mar 23
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Matthew Shlian
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The Naming of Things
Giving new work a title is not an easy task for me. It’s usually the last part to happen—just after I photograph the piece. I’m genuinely surprised when…
Feb 28
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Matthew Shlian
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AI Thoughts Generated by a Human
On Love of Process
Jan 18
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Matthew Shlian
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Fall Sale
Hi Everyone, A few years ago, I found that most of my pieces were bought almost exclusively by art collectors and institutions. Occasionally I’d get…
Oct 19, 2022
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Matthew Shlian
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Artwork Auction for Everytown
Hi Everyone, It's harder than ever to make sense of the world lately. (Perhaps it's not meant to make sense, in which case: Excellent work, World, you…
Jul 11, 2022
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Matthew Shlian
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Teacher Appreciation
Hi Everyone, I found a few of my college professors online the other day, and watching them took me back to being 19 and in their classes. Seeing them…
Jun 24, 2022
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Matthew Shlian
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Letter to a Young Artist // Mini's Launch
Hi Everyone, I recently received this letter and would like to share it & my response with you: Subject: Young art Message: Hi Matt, I am 11 and am into…
Apr 11, 2022
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Matthew Shlian
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Serif Launch // New Artwork
Hi Everyone, It’s cold here in Michigan. We’ve had snow, ice, then warm weather and then snow, ice and snow again. Having moved a year ago, I’m happy…
Feb 18, 2022
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Matthew Shlian
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New Art // Holiday Sale
Hi Everyone, I have three things to share with you before the upcoming holidays consume us all. Eight Emperors Stocked Up The Eight Emperors classics…
Oct 30, 2021
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Matthew Shlian
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