Matt Cripps was born and raised in Miramichi, NB.

After completing highschool he moved to Fredericton where he completed a BA in fine arts at St. Thomas University.

Following his undergrad, he began employment at Gallery 78 in Fredericton, NB.

He then completed a two year diploma in Fine Craft: Ceramics at the New Brunswick College of Craft of Design (NBCCD).

Artist Statement

My approach to my art and work has been constantly evolving. Depending on what I’m creating I approach it with a different mindset. If I’m creating functional work I think about its function. I contemplate if what I’m creating is something that has a purpose.

When I’m creating sculptural vessels that serve no direct function, I think about the shape, the contours, and its presence. A sculptural vessel regardless of size can hold a presence in a room and achieving that is my mindset when approaching that work.