Matt Byrd

Lives and works in Raleigh, NC, USA

Artist statement

Matt Byrd (b. 1992, Raleigh, North Carolina) is a stone carver with a background in traditional stonemasonry. His work is the product of a yearning to create and an expression of his love for art and architecture – all while paying homage to and focusing on the concepts taught to him by stonemasonry. Byrd parallels his work to that of puzzles: pieces that can be physically and visually complex, but come into clear view once assembled. That configuration is a process for which he strives, and once completed, it’s on to the next.

Artwork

• Walt, 2021. Granite
• Dodge , 2021. Salvaged Marble
• Untitled , 2023. Salvaged Granite, Pine
• Untitled , 2023. Salvaged Granite
• Dolerite , 2022. Dolerite
• Duo, 2021. Granite
• Stone From a Job Past, 2023. Granite, Dolerite
• Arrangement , 2023. Granite
• Wall Hangings , 2022. Granite, Steel
• Linc, 2021. Granite
• Figure 2, 2021. Granite