Matthew Ronay: The Door Is Open, Kunsthalle Lingen

Matthew Ronay’s sculptural works evoke mythological visions that touch upon the mystical and the strange, leaving a profound impression on a fundamentally human level. Working with materials such as wood, papier-mâché, and fabric, he explores dichotomies like male/female, life/death, light/darkness, and reality/dream. Both formally and conceptually, Matthew Ronay’s artistic universe draws inspiration from the spirituality and design of certain non-Western cultures, as well as the cosmology of science fiction. His interest in rituals and ceremonies is expressed in his works, which often incorporate elements reminiscent of talismans. Frequently, Ronay activates his pieces through performances, channeling his energy into the works and imbuing them with vitality.

Inspired in part by the writings of psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung, Matthew Ronay works intuitively to achieve an expression that resonates with us on a fundamental and universal level of the unconscious. His enigmatic sculptures and installations create peculiar connections to something primal and instinctively original, deeply rooted in the consciousness of modern humanity.

Kunsthalle Lingen