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Matthew Benington is a Lecturer in BA (Hons) Fine Art at Norwich University of the Arts, specializing in printmaking and installation art. His work explores themes of diaspora, masculine identity, and repurposing industrial spaces. He previously held roles at Kingston University and Newlyn School of Art. Notable exhibitions include Hide: The Apocryphal Archive (2015) and Building Days (2018).
Educations:
- MA Fine Art Printmaking, Royal College of Art (2012)
- BA (Hons) Fine Art, University College Falmouth, First Class (2010)
Research Interests: Combines hand-rendered techniques with architectural contexts to create immersive installations. Recent works examine how masculine identity is shaped by media, ancestry, and societal pressures. His Unstable Monuments project (2016) reimagines industrial spaces through Arts Council England-funded curation.
Awards & Residencies:
- New Expressions 3 Artist in Residence (Penryn Museum, 2014–2015)
- Stanley Picker Fellowship (Kingston University, 2012–2013)
- Midas Award (Newlyn Gallery, 2010)
Grants & Projects: Multiple Arts Council England grants including Almost Nothing but Blue Ground (2020) and Unstable Monuments (2016). Collaborates with artists to explore post-industrial landscapes and diasporic narratives.
Labs/Teams: Involved in curation initiatives and interdisciplinary collaborations at Norwich University of the Arts, focusing on public art installations and community-engaged projects.
