Matthew Darbyshire

Hygieia – Goddess of Health, Cleanliness and Sanitation
2018
Building fragment and Helios Stress Relief Pillules, Zeus Beard Shampoo, Mars Protein Powder, Venus Razors, Trojan Condoms, Apollo Shower Gel, Siren Logo Cup, Aphrodite Hair Dryer, Minerva Toilet Brush, Nike Shower Sandals, Samsonite Toilet Kit, Olympus Bathroom Scale, Athena Poster, Olympus Camera, Selene Red Wine, Victoria Lagers, Apollo Noodles, Aurora Coffee, Eros Paprika Paste, Gaia Detox Tea, Ajax Cleaner, Apollo Scouring Pads, Pegasus Rice and Arion Cat Food
Artwork: 231 x 80 x 70 cm / 98 x 31 x 28 in
Glass: 233 x 84.8 x 112 cm / 90.6 x 33.4 x 44.1 in

Darbyshire, Gander, Pica, Starling
Installation view
Hayward Gallery, London, UK
2018

Darbyshire, Gander, Pica, Starling
Installation view
Hayward Gallery, London, UK
2018

Radiograph No. 5 - Herman Miller Aeron office chair (caressed by Roxman Gatt)
2018
Clear resin
105 x 66 x 66 cm / 41.3 x 25.9 x 25.9 in
Unique

ISelf Collection: The Upset Bucket
Installation View
Whitechapel Gallery, London, UK
2018

Xerox No.6 - North American Animal Figure
2017
Extruded concrete and steel armature
60 x 120 x 50 cm / 23.6 x 47.2 x 19.7 in

Xerox No.2 - Ashanti Fertility Doll
2017
Extruded concrete and steel armature
160 x 50 x 30 cm / 63 x 19.7 x 11.8 in

The Object is Alive
Installation View
Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham, UK
2017

The Object is Alive
Installation View
Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham, UK
2017

The Object is Alive
Installation View
Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham, UK
2017

The Object is Alive
Installation View
Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham, UK
2017

Passive Sensor Preparatory Drawings - Set 1 (Walking / Dancing / Sitting / Standing)
2016
Permanent marker pen, Post-it notes and digital print, 4 parts framed
Each:
61.5 x 43.7 x 4 cm / 24.2 x 17.2 x 1.6 in framed
59.7 x 42 cm / 23.5 x 16.5 in unframed

Sensor Series No.5 (artists foot)
2016
Synthetic clay, steel and paint
160 x 15 x 40 cm / 63 x 6 x 15.7 in
Ed. 1/5 +1AP

Sensor Series No.7 (coil pot)
2016
Cement, steel and paint
138 x 80 x 110 cm / 54.3 x 31.5 x 43.3 in
Ed. 1/3 +1AP

Sensor Series No.6 (artists feet)
2016
Jesmonite, steel and paint
151 x 82 x 85 cm / 59.4 x 32.3 x 33.5 in
Ed. 1/3 +1AP

Bureau (tableau vivant)
2016
Cork, ABS plastic, bamboo, MDF and acrylic
170 x 30 x 30 cm / 66.9 x 11.8 x 11.8 in (including plinth and vitrine)
Ed. 1/5

CAPTCHA No. 48 - Domestic Cat (walking)
2016
Multi-wall polycarbonate
66 x 66 x 20 cm / 25.9 x 25.9 x 7.8 in

An exhibition for modern living
Installation View
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, UK
2015

An exhibition for modern living
Installation View
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, UK
2015

An exhibition for modern living
Installation View
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, UK
2015

As Darbyshire Sees Us
2015
Digital print on 'blueback' paper
Dimensions variable

CAPTCHA No. 22 - Dyson
2015
Multi-wall polycarbonate
207 x 75 x 75 cm / 81.4 x 29.5 x 29.5 in
Plinth: 60 x 75 x 75 cm / 23.6 x 29.5 x 29.5 in

CAPTCHA No. 39 - Egg Chair
2015
Multi-wall polycarbonate
150 x 65 x 65 cm / 59 x 25.5 x 25.5 in

Deposition Model No. 9 - Industrial Radiator
2015
Pigmented plaster and scrim
65 x 78 x 13.5 cm / 25.5 x 30.7 x 5.3 in

CAPTCHA No. 15 - Doryphoros
2014
Multiwall polycarbonate, silicone and steel armature
224 x 75 x 75 cm / 88.1 x 29.5 x 29.5 in
Plinth: 110 x 75 x 75 cm / 43.3 x 29.5 x 29.5 in

Renaissance City
Installation View
Stanny House, Suffolk, UK
2014

CAPTCHA No. 12 - Venus de Milo
2014
Multiwall polycarbonate, silicone and steel armature
224 x 75 x 75 cm / 88.1 x 29.5 x 29.5 in
Plinth: 110 x 75 x 75 cm / 43.3 x 29.5 x 29.5 in

CAPTCHA No. 19 - Domestic Cat (walking)
2014
Multi-wall polycarbonate
66 x 66 x 20 cm / 25.9 x 25.9 x 7.8 in
Ed. 1/2 + 1 AP

CAPTCHA (3) – Industrial Radiator
2014
Multi-wall polycarbonate
70 x 80 x 15 cm / 27.5 x 31.4 x 5.9 in

Standardised Form No.7 (beast)
2013
3D model in polystyrene on artificial wood support
approx 100 x 88 39 cm / 39.3 x 34.6 x 15.3 in

Standardised Form No.5 (bicycle wheel)
2013
3D model in polystyrene on artificial wood support
approx 168 x 85 x 29 cm

Standardised Form No.6 (drapery)
2013
3D model in polystyrene on artificial wood support
95 x 74 x 40 cm

Ideal Standard Forms
Installation View
Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Turin, IT
2013

Ideal Standard Forms
Installation View
Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Turin, IT
2013

Ideal Standard Forms
Installation View
Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Turin, IT
2013

Standardised Form No.4 (nude)
2013
3D model in polystyrene on artificial wood support
107 x 104.4 x 54 cm / 42.1 x 41.1 x 21.2 in

Standardised Form No.2 (coil)
2013
3D model in polystyrene on artificial wood support
120 x 60 x 30 cm / 47.2 x 23.6 x 11.8 in

Matthew Darbyshire: The W.A Ismay Collection
Installation View
The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield, UK
2014

Matthew Darbyshire: The W.A Ismay Collection
Installation View
The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield, UK
2014

Blades House pt II
2013
Mixed media
Dimensions variable

Untitled: Asymmetrical Shelf Display No. 4
2013
Antique wooden artefacts displayed upon wood-effect support, perspex case
162 x 102 x 31 cm

Untitled: Asymmetrical Shelf Display No. 3
2013
Antique wooden artefacts displayed upon wood-effect support, perspex case
162 x 102 x 31 cm

Oak Effect
Installation View
Bloomberg SPACE, London
2013

Oak Effect
Installation View
Bloomberg SPACE, London
2013

T Rooms
2012
Digital print on banners
Dimensions variable

Hercules Foot
2014
Plaster
92 x 52 x 42 cm / 36.2 x 20.4 x 16.5 in

T Rooms
2012
Digital print on banners
Dimensions variable

Untitled: Shelves No.4 (series 6)
2013
Various glass, resin, and plastic components, shelves, perspex casing
115 x 70 x 24 cm / 45.2 x 27.5 x 9.4 in

Untitled: Furniture Island No. 8
2012
Eliterank carpet, oversize Chinese Globe paper lantern, Branex Tam Tam stools, Costcutter Arc classroom table, Jesus figurine, vintage African carving, acrylic bong, Nike Air Force 1’s
200 x 200 x 200 cm

Untitled: Accessorised Column No. 5
2012
Various plastic, glass, and resin components, shelving units, and perspex case: 215 x 30 x 30 cm

Untitled: Shelves No. 1 (series 5)
2012
Mixed media, shelves, perspex casing
160 x 280 x 24 cm / 63 x 110.2 x 9.4 in

Untitled: Shelves No. 9
2011
Various glass and plastic components, shelving units, and perspex cases
140 x 110 x 30 cm



















































