Matthys Gerber
Since the 1980’s, Matthys Gerber’s work has explored the full gamut of painterly genres, skipping deftly between abstraction and representation, embracing contradiction, defying conventions and delighting in the rift between high and low art. Gerber’s practice has made its mark as a critical and exuberant exploration of the tools and techniques of painting, and of being an artist in Sydney, Australia.
Matthys Gerber’s significant career was the subject of a major solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, in 2015. Gerber has exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally, including; Beijing International Art Biennale, China National Museum of Fine Arts, Beijing, China; I Want To Change The World, GAFA, Guangzhou, China; Forever Young: 30 years of the Heide Collection, Heide Park Museum, Melbourne; Yellow Pages, curated by John Armleder and 404 Team, Musee d’Arte et Contemporain, Geneva. His work is held in major public and private collections including: The Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney; The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; The National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; The National Portrait Gallery, Canberra; The Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art , Brisbane, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, Wollongong City Art Gallery, BHP Billition, Sydney; Allen Allen and Hemsley; News Limited.
Selected works
Exhibitions
Almost
Maria CruzJulie FragarMatthys GerberChristopher HanrahanLucina LaneTodd McMillanSarah MoscaJonny NiescheJohn NixonJan van der PloegElizabeth PulieKoji RyuiGemma SmithNicola SmithJelena TeleckiBrendan Van HekOliver Wagner
10 September - October 9, 2021
Group Show 46
John ArmlederMatthys GerberChristopher HanrahanLucina LaneNicola SmithJohn SpiteriKoji RyuiOliver Wagner
5 February - March 6, 2021
23 November - December 21, 2019
Silver Jubilee
Julie FragarMatthys GerberTodd McMillanChristopher HanrahanSarah MoscaJonny NiescheJohn NixonElizabeth PulieKoji RyuiHuseyin SamiTony SchwensenGemma SmithJohn SpiteriBrendan Van Hek
2 May - June 15, 2019
CHROMA
Maria CruzMatthys GerberBrendan Van HekJonny NiescheJohn NixonAndreas Reiter Raabe & Franz WestOliver WagnerJonathan Zawada
17 May - June 16, 2018
Group Show 36
Matthys GerberJonny NiescheJohn NixonChristopher HanrahanTodd McMillan
18 November - December 16, 2017
9 February - March 11, 2017
Spring 1883
Gemma SmithBrendan Van HekSarah MoscaJoyce HinterdingJonny NiescheMatthys GerberEsther StewartChristopher HanrahanNicola Smith
17 - August 21, 2016
Another Green World
Jamie NorthGemma SmithAndreas Reiter RaabeSandra SeligSarah MoscaMatthys GerberJack Lanagan DunbarJonny NiescheOlivier MossetMaria CruzKoji RyuiJulie FragarBrendan Van Hek
4 August - September 3, 2016
Spring 1883
Gemma SmithBrendan Van HekEsther StewartJulie FragarHuseyin SamiJonathan ZawadaElizabeth PulieKoji RyuiMatthys GerberNicola SmithJohn NicholsonTodd McMillanJustin TrendallAndreas Reiter Raabe & Franz West
10 - September 12, 2015
Group Show 28
Elizabeth PulieJulie FragarMatthys GerberSandra Selig
26 March - April 18, 2015
THE GOOD THE BAD and THE UGLY Part 2
Andreas Reiter Raabe & Franz WestMatthys GerberDale FrankOlivier MossetLinda Marrinon John ArmlederAnne SchneiderAndy BootRoss BlecknerHuseyin SamiDavid JollyDejan DukicErnst Caramelle
13 February - March 14, 2015
20 200
Hany ArmaniousMatthys GerberJohn NixonMikala DwyerMaria CruzAnne-Marie MayA.D.S. Donaldson & Andreas ExnerSylvie FleuryKerrie PolinessJohn ArmlederOlivier MossetAndreas Reiter RaabeGail HastingsTony SchwensenPaul SaintGerold MillerDiena GeorgettiMelinda HarperRuark LewisJohn SpiteriJan van der PloegJulia GormanJames LynchDavid GriggsElizabeth NewmanRobert PulieSimon BarneyPeter WüthrichTim SilverMary TeagueHuseyin SamiRachel ScottOscar YanezElizabeth PulieStephen BramRose NolanKoji RyuiGemma SmithSimon DennyMatt HinkleyJohn NicholsonChristopher HanrahanJulie FragarJustin TrendallMoya McKennaRon AdamsSandra SeligJamie NorthTodd McMillanJonathan ZawadaJustene Williams
13 March - April 17, 2014
Summer
Jamie NorthMoya McKennaMaria CruzJohn NixonChristopher HanrahanTodd McMillanMatthys GerberKoji RyuiJustin TrendallGemma SmithHuseyin SamiJonathan Zawada
21 January - February 1, 2014
20 June - July 13, 2013
Masculin Feminin (part 2)
Jamie NorthKoji RyuiMatthys GerberTodd McMillanJustin TrendallMatt HinkleyJohn NixonHuseyin Sami
23 March - April 21, 2012
22 September - October 23, 2010
B & W
Matthys GerberMatt HinkleyChristopher HanrahanSimon DennyJulie FragarHuseyin SamiJustin TrendallOlivier MossetMarco FusinatoReuben KeehanJohn NixonJan van der Ploeg
11 June - July 10, 2010
Parasol
29 May - June 20, 2009
19 October - November 17, 2007
we're open
Simon BarneyStephen BramMarco FusinatoMatthys GerberKatharina GrosseReuben KeehanJohn NixonRose NolanElizabeth PulieAndreas Reiter RaabeKoji RyuiGemma SmithJohn Spiteri
6 - September 30, 2006
Ten
John ArmlederSydney BallMaria CruzJulian DashperA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerSylvie FleuryDiena GeorgettiMatthys GerberJulia GormanMarco FusinatoAnne-Marie MayOlivier MossetJohn NixonAndreas Reiter RaabeTony SchwensenJan van der PloegJustene WilliamsPeter Wüthrich
29 November - December 6, 2003
18 October - November 15, 2003
Paperwork 2
John ArmlederSydney BallMaria CruzA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerMarco FusinatoMatthys GerberJulia GormanKatharina GrosseAnne-Marie MayOlivier MossetJohn NixonAndreas Reiter RaabePeter Wüthrich
27 November - December 21, 2002
Matthys Gerber
Paul DonaldJulie FragarMatthys GerberAlison McGregorHuseyin SamiRachel ScottOscar Yanez
19 October - November 16, 2002
8 August - September 8, 2001
Gold!
Hany ArmaniousMaria CruzA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerDiena GeorgettiMatthys GerberJohn Nixon
6 September - October 7, 2000
8 March - April 8, 2000
Xmas 1999
Hany ArmaniousMaria CruzJulian DashperA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerDiena GeorgettiMatthys GerberAnne-Marie MayJohn NixonMike ParrAndreas Reiter RaabeJustene Williams
8 - December 18, 1999
10 March - April 10, 1999
1998
Hany ArmaniousMaria CruzJulian DashperA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerDiena GeorgettiMatthys GerberAnne-Marie MayJohn NixonMike ParrKerrie PolinessJustene Williams
9 December, 1998 - January 30, 1999
Christmas
Hany ArmaniousJohn ArmlederMaria CruzJulian DashperA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerSylvie FleuryDiena GeorgettiMatthys GerberAnne-Marie MayOlivier MossetJohn NixonKerrie PolinessAndreas Reiter RaabeJustene Williams
1 - December 30, 1997
16 April - May 10, 1997
Raindrops on Roses
Hany ArmaniousJulian DashperA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerSylvie FleuryDiena GeorgettiMatthys GerberAnne-Marie MayOlivier MossetJohn NixonKerrie PolinessAndreas Reiter RaabeJustene Williams
27 November - December 21, 1996
Rubber Soul
7 - August 31, 1996
Recent Works
14 March - April 18, 1995
Paperwork
Hany ArmaniousA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerMatthys GerberJohn NixonKerrie Poliness
5 - October 22, 1994
Veritatis Splendor
6 - April 30, 1994
White
Hany ArmaniousA.D.S. DonaldsonMikala DwyerMatthys GerberJohn NixonKerrie Poliness
2 - February 26, 1994
