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Mathew Zefeldt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He is also the Director of Graduate Studies in Art. His work explores the intersection of traditional painting techniques and contemporary screen culture, examining how digital media and technology influence aesthetic principles and painterly practices.
- MFA in Studio Art, University of California, Davis (2011)
- BA in Art, University of California, Santa Cruz (2009)
Zefeldt’s research investigates the relationship between physical and virtual realities, focusing on themes such as repetition, simulation, and the ontology of images. He employs digital operations like copy, paste, and transformation in his painting process, creating immersive installations that question the boundaries between digital and physical spaces.
His exhibitions, such as Desktop (2016) and Customizable Realities (2019), have been showcased in galleries like The Hole (New York), Big Pictures LA, and Circuit 12 Contemporary. These works often involve grid-based repetitions of digital imagery, pixelation, and playful interactions between virtual and physical media.
Scientific Awards
- Grant-In-Aid, University of Minnesota (2024, 2021, 2017)
- Imagine Fund Award, University of Minnesota (2019, 2016, 2013)
- Dedalus Foundation Master of Fine Arts Fellowship (2011)
- Faye Nelson MFA Award (UC Davis, 2011)
Zefeldt has held teaching positions at the University of Minnesota since 2012 and previously at the University of California, Davis. His work has been featured in publications like The Brooklyn Rail, Whitehot Magazine, and LA Times, highlighting his contributions to contemporary art through explorations of glitch aesthetics, virtual environments, and digitality-influenced imagery.
