Grounded in American modernism and influenced by his Midwestern family background, Matt Bollinger’s work centers on stories of rural working-class life in America. His interdisciplinary practice spans painting, drawing, animation, and narrative fiction, weaving together memory, observation, and literary invention. His compositions are created through a rich bricolage of memory, family history, direct observation, art-historical research, and literary invention. Through carefully crafted and empathetic vignettes, Bollinger offers thoughtful reflections on labor, class, and the passage of time. His vivid and often complex pastorales invite viewers to engage deeply with the themes of social identity and economic reality, encouraging personal interpretation and connection. Bollinger’s work straddles visual art and storytelling, creating nuanced narratives that resonate with broader cultural and historical concerns. ...
