"From unassuming hunks of Carrara marble and limestone, Matthew Simmonds carves realistic, miniature gothic cathedral arches, stairwells, and colonnades. Often based on architectural details of real places, such as cities around Tuscany and Germany's Bamberg Cathedral, the sculptures portray intimate details of corners, vaulted ceilings, arcades, and stairwells that can sometimes be peeked through additional apertures."
"I am interested in clarifying what I want to say with various themes in the work, in particular the role space and light play and how this can express a sense of the sacred in the inner world of the sculpture."
Matthew Simmonds creates detailed miniature sculptures of gothic cathedral elements carved from Carrara marble and limestone. His works feature realistic arches, stairwells, colonnades, and architectural details inspired by real locations including Tuscan cities and Bamberg Cathedral. The sculptures showcase intimate architectural features like vaulted ceilings, arcades, and corners, often with apertures allowing viewers to glimpse interior spaces. The natural stone quality remains visible throughout the meticulously carved forms. Currently balancing commissions with studio experimentation, Simmonds focuses on exploring how space and light function within his work to convey a sense of the sacred.
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