About me
https://www.m-towndrow.co.uk
Projects
- CIRCA PIPELINE: FRANK BOWLINGBuilt around CIRCA Pipeline, a new initiative that aims to foster creativity amongst Primary-aged students, and open the doors to careers in the creative arts, this film documents the journey of Sir Frank Bowling from Guyana, to London, becoming one of the key figures in modern painting, and now his role in this plan to get £500k of art supplies to State schools who really need it. Launching on his 90th Birthday (26 February 2024), discover a 14-layer silkscreen print with purpose by Frank Bowl
- PAUL COCKSEDGE | COALESCENCE 2023Coalescence is a piece by Paul Cocksedge, made in partnership with Liverpool Cathedral, and supported by Carpenters Workshop Gallery. A single 200W light bulb, turned on for a year, would consume over half a tonne of coal this sculpture represents that same amount. Coalescence is made up of 2,500 pieces of anthracite, which is a form of high carbon coal that has a lustrous quality when illuminated.
- Aki + Arnaud Cooren | Between RealitiesBetween Realities is a dual exhibition presenting new and recent works of Japanese-French design duo, Aki+Arnaud Cooren, in dialogue with the works of German-born contemporary artist Thomas Demand. The exhibition develops the themes underpinning both artist’s creative oeuvres that lean into the visual play between “what is real” and “what is illusion”
- Zanine Caldas | DenunciaIn a new presentation of the work of José Zanine Caldas, Carpenters Workshop Gallery brings the essence of Caldas’ oeuvre to London. Through close consultation with the Instituto José Zanine Caldas a unique collection of work comes together in Denuncia, highlighting the historic evolution of the artist’s most iconic piece: the Namoradeira. See the film below!
- The Workshop | Mitry-MoryIn 2016, Carpenters Workshop Gallery opened a unique production facility in Mitry Mory, as a dedicated space for elite artisans to support its artists. The 8,000 square metre workshop is located just outside Paris, and provides designers, mechanics and craftspeople with an unparalleled opportunity to experiment with new materials and processes. The artisans are skilled across all disciplines. From masters of wax and metal casting to woodwork, patination and upholstery, their expert knowledge su
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Projects credited in
- 'Madea' Music videoMusic video directed by me for Fred Jones single 'Madea' Director - Faith Aylward @didudietho DOP - Yvonne Gyamfi @karmapedan AD + Grader - Bunmi Oyateru @bunmi.ft Camera Op - Alan Johnson @alanjohnsonfilm Editor - Matt Towndrow @matttowndrow Stylist - Chrissie Mckenna @Chrissiemckenna Creative Consultant - Nish Rowe @nish_rowe_tattoo Moving performers - Nish Rowe, Tope Babalola @daily_babs & Tameraebi @Iamtamaraebi BTS - Elliot Boydell @futuristickfunk , Kenyas Eye @kenyaseye Creative assi
Work history
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Senior Video EditorCarpenters Workshop Gallery
London, United KingdomFull Time
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Video editorCarpenters Workshop Gallery
London, United KingdomFull Time
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Skills
- Video Editing
- Artistic Direction
- Directing
- Videography
Education
First Class BA (Hons) Fine ArtUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
London, United Kingdom