Matthew Forrest
219 Sieaforth Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15216
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T: [724] 556.9367
W: www.matthew-forrest.com
EDUCATION
INDEPENDET STUDY: Ceramic Sculpture / Hybrid Instrument Building 2011/12
Carnegie Mellon university- Pittsburgh , PA
MASTER OF FINE ARTS: PRINTMAKING 2008
West Virginia University- Morgantown, WV
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: PRINTMAKING 2005
Slippery Rock University- Slippery Rock, PA
GRAPHICS IMMERSION PROGRAM: PRINTMAKING, and DRAWING 2004
Poznan Academy of Art- Poznan, Poland
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania- Edinboro, PA 2012
Adjunct Associate Professor of Art
Advanced Lithography /Photo Litho Printmaking
Carnegie Mellon University- Pittsburgh, PA 2008/11
Adjunct Associate Professor of Art
Drawing I
Printmaking | Intaglio, Screen Printing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania- Indiana, PA 2008
Adjunct Associate Professor of Art
Printmaking
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts- Pittsburgh, PA 2008
Visual Arts Instructor
Intro to Lithography
Intro to Pronto Plate Printing
West Virginia University, Morgantown- WV 2006/08
Lithography Graduate Assistant
Instructor
2D Visual Foundations/Color Theory
Drawing I
Drawing II
Advanced Printmaking
WORK EXPERIENCE
Carnegie Mellon University- Pittsburgh, PA 2009/present
Printmaking & Metal-smithing Tech
Oversee all safely demonstrations/ and provide safely equipment
Provide training to all printmaking and metal smithing faculty, graduate and undergraduate students
Work with facilities management to ensure all spaces are up to code and working properly
Assistant students on the laser cutter, CNC, and 3D scanner
Provide backup to all other technical staff in woodshop, welding, and digital fabrication areas
Maintain and update equipment
Oversee all ordering of supplies and testing for new materials
Artist Image Resource- Pittsburgh, PA
Associate Printer 2002/present
•Facilitate and print works completed by resident artists using various printing
methods, including screen, digital, intaglio, and lithograph
•Serve as a liaison to Edinboro University’s Egress Press acting as Exchange Printer
•Instruct interns on printing methodologies, safety, and organization, as well as provide
assistance on their own works
•Prepare materials and demonstrate research projects for individual. and group educational programs.
•Develop internships, mentoring programs, and courses with local universities and museums.
Pace Editions- New York, NY 2007
Shop Intern
•Assisted various artists, prepared and organized materials for printing
•Printed, proofed, and delivered artists’ digital projects to studios
•Demonstrated knowledge in the technique of operating the Iris Printer, and 9800epson
Gramlee Press WVU- Morgantown, WV 2006
Associate Printer
•Proofed and completed editions of four-color wood, steel, and polymer blocks
•Organized and cataloged block sets
Pittsburgh Children’s Museum- Pittsburgh, PA 2004/05
Printmaking Specialist
•Directed and administered mono-typing and collage youth programs
•Trained floor staff on usage and safety of intaglio press
•Assisted in providing technique support for various programs within the museum
The Andy Warhol Museum- Pittsburgh, PA 2003/04
Weekend Factory Educator
•Conducted instructional tours, monitored security, and served as informant to visitors
•Demonstrated screen-printing techniques at the Weekend Factory programs
EXHIBITIONS
2012
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, End of Time, Pittsburgh PA
Most Wanted Art Gallery, Exchange. Pittsburgh PA
2011
5th Annual International drawing exhibition, Siena Art Institute, Siena Italy
8 hour Draw, Allegheny College, University Arts Center, Meadville PA
Three Rivers Arts Festival, 907 Liberty Gallery, Pittsburgh PA
2010
5th international Printmaking Biennial of Douro, Douro, Portugal
Carnegie Museum of Art (Associated Artists of Pittsburgh)- 100th, Pittsburgh, PA
Glenville State College “Muddy Banks” Glenville, WV.
2009
Laura Mesaros Gallery- Muddy Banks, Morgantown, WV
Carnegie Library – Transplanted collaborative project, Pittsburgh PA
Westmister State College Fine Arts Gallery, Icon Profiles, New Wilmington PA
2008
The Andy Warhol Museum- 98th Annual Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
American Jewish Museum- Making Hope Happen, Pittsburgh, PA
Laura Mesaros Gallery- Iconography Profiles, Morgantown, WV
2007
Arizona State University- Under the Influence, Tempe, AZ
Pittsburgh Technical Institute- Visual Line, Pittsburgh, PA
Brew House Association- Icon Line, Pittsburgh, PA
707 Penn Gallery (Associated Artists of Pittsburgh)- REFLECTIONS , Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Museum of Art (Associated Artists of Pittsburgh)- Then and Now , Pittsburgh, PA
2006
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts- Print Group Juried Show, Pittsburgh, PA
DV8 Gallery (solo show) -Totems, Greensburg, PA
TRAF Gallery (Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)- Appropriated Totems, Pittsburgh, PA
Artists Image Resource- 10 Year Retrospective, Pittsburgh, PA
2005
Garfield Artworks Studio 5013 (solo exhibition)- Recent Works, Garfield, PA
East Ohio Street Art Walk- Visual Matter, Pittsburgh, PA
Oil City Counsel of the Arts- National Juried Show, Oil City, PA
Artist Image Resource- Screen and Digital, Pittsburgh, PA
Martha Gault Gallery- BFA Graduate Show, Slippery Rock, PA
Afif Gallery- Hotcakes Small Works National Juried Show, Philadelphia, PA
Artist Image Resource- Resident Artist Show, Pittsburgh, PA
2004
Artists Image Resource- Outreach, Pittsburgh, PA
Academy of Fine Arts- Graphic, Poznan, Poland
Zamuk Museum- Poznan Prints Exhibition, Poznan, Poland
Los Angeles Printmaking Society- Emerging Printmakers Show, Los Angeles, CA
2003
Artists Image Resource- Annual, Pittsburgh, PA
Associated Artists of Butler County- The Art Exhibition, Butler, PA
Old Main Collection- Mosaic Art Exhibition, Slippery Rock, PA
2002
Artist Image Resource- Staff Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
MATTHEW T. FORREST | 6 North St. Apt1, Canonsburg, PA 1531
HONORS & AWARDS
2008
The Andy Warhol Museum- 98th Annual Exhibition, Leon A. Arkus Memorial Award
2006
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts- Print Group Juried Show, Jurors Award
2005
Oil City Counsel of the Art- National Juried Exhibition, Jurors Award
University of West Virginia- full graduate assistantship
Artists Image Resource- Resident Artist in printmaking
DEMONSTRATIONS & WORKSHOPS
2011
California University of PA, CMYK screen printing demo, California, PA
2008
Slippery Rock University- Non-Toxic Printing Demo, Slippery Rock, PA
2007
Touchstone Center for Crafts- Screen Printing Demo, Farmington, PA
Artists Image Resource- Printmaking Mentoring Workshop Program, Pittsburgh, PA
2006
Edinboro University- Transfer Demo, Edinboro, PA
University of Pittsburgh- Intaglio Transfer Demo, Pittsburgh, PA
2005
Slippery Rock University- Pronto Plate Demo, Slippery Rock, PA
Edinboro University- Pronto Plate Demo, Edinboro, PA
Mattress Factory Museum- Workshop Program, Pittsburgh, PA
6 North St., #1, Canonsburg, PA 15317
GUEST SPEAKER
Guest Artist Lecture
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Religious imagery of Pittsburgh church’s, University center 2010
Guest Artist Lecture
The Andy Warhol Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA 2008
98th Annual, Artist Lecture Series
Guest Artist Lecture
American Jewish Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA 2008
Making Hope Happen
Guest Artist Lecture
MAPC (Mid Atlantic Print Conference)
Forging Connections Opportunities for Artists in Residency& Internship Programs
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 2006
Guest Artist Lecture
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Current Line, Pre-College 2007
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Iowa State University Print Society, Iowa City, IA
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Artists Image Resource, Pittsburgh, PA
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Pittsburgh, PA
American Jewish Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA
St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church, Pittsburgh, PA
Erie Museum of Art, Erie Pa
ORGANIZATIONS
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh [Former Board Member]
Volant Redevelopment Group [Former Board Member]
Pittsburgh Print Group
SGC (southern graphics)
Pittsburgh Fiber Artist Guild
WORKS PUBLISHED
Non-toxic Printmaking Handbook May 2011
Non-toxic print.com (tonner transfer processing) May 2010
The Jewish Chronicle, Pittsburgh, PA, Feb. 2008
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2008
Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2007
NYARTS, New York NY, Vol.12 International Edition, Nov. 2007
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA, Jan. 2005
Pulp Magazine, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2004
City Paper, Pittsburgh, PA, July 2004
REFERENCES
Mr. John Lysak
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor of Printmaking
Art Department, Graduate Program Head
219 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA, 16444
T: [814] 732.2271
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Ms. Patricia Bellen-Gillen
Carnegie Mellon University
Dorothy L. Stubnitz Professor of Art
College of Art, Professor of Painting
5000 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
T: [724] 947.2052
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TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE / PROCESS SHEET
PROCESSES
LITHOGRAPHY
Photo Litho
Stone
Polyester Plate
Aluminum Ball Grained Plates
(Acetone Transfer/Gum Arabic Transfer)
INTAGLIO
Zinc, Copper, Steel, and Aluminum
Drypoint
Solar Plate
Image-on
Embossment
Calligraphy
Aquatint
Mezzotint
Photo Engraving
RELIEF
Wood & Polymer Block
Six color registration printing
Linoleum Reduction Cut
Restoration of blocks
SCREEN PRINTING
Non-toxic Acrylic, Oil, Enamel, and Vinyl-based Ink
Photo (cmyk)
Hand-drawn (filler)
(Acrylic Lifts)
DIGITAL PRINTING / GICLÉE
Iris Printer
Hp 5500ps Large Format Printer
Epson 9800
Epson 9900
Epson 11880
Epson 2200 Fine Art
Ortho Negative & Film Positives
BOOK ARTS
Hardcover / Binding
Long stitch & Coptic binding
PAPER MAKING
Pulp Spraying Moud Production
Marbling
WATER MARK & EMBOSSMENT DESIGN / FABRIC
Chemical Transfer techniques
Digital Embroidery (Canvas & Paper)
Paper Embossment
DIGITAL /Laser Cutter and 3D printer / CNC
Dimension sst 1200 3d printer
Epilog Laser systems
Adobe Illustrator CS
Adobe Photo shop CS3
Corel Draw
Rhino / Rhino-Cam / 3D scanner
MACHINE MAINTENANCE KNOWLEDGE/ LASER CUTTER /3D SCANNER
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION / SHOP TOOLS
Table Saw
Cop Saw
Hand Drill
Band Saw
Compressors / Nail Guns
General Carpentry
PRINT SHOP MAINTENANCE
Vacuum Exposure Units (Pro-light 1 & Nuarc MSP)
Maintenance of Vacuum Tables
Single Arm Presses (rack press)
Maintenance of Intaglio & Lithography Presses (related tool and part care/ disability and reassembly)
Rebuild of shop presses
METAL SHOP MAINTENANCE
General shop and tool care
Metal Cutting tools
Casting
MIG welding equipment
Swing Arm Casting unit (copper/bronze/silver)
Acetylene torch work
Gas Forge
Gas/air torch
Oxy/acetylene
Burn out kiln