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King was part of collaborative team of artists that launched Meow Wolf in 2008.<ref name="DP" /> He developed or co-developed 34 Meow Wolf projects including [[House of Eternal Return]] in Santa Fe and [[Omega Mart]] in Las Vegas,<ref name="LVRJ" /> as well as being the lead artist on ''The Cathedral'' at Meow Wolf Denver.<ref name="DP">{{cite news |last1=Ricciardi |first1=Tiney |title=Meow Wolf co-founder Matt King, who was instrumental in Denver location, has died |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2022/07/12/meow-wolf-co-founder-matt-king-death/ |access-date=13 July 2022 |publisher=Denver Post |date=12 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="Meow Wolf">{{cite web |title=Matt King |url=https://credits.meowwolf.com/people/matt-king |publisher=Meow Wolf |access-date=13 July 2022}}</ref> He was a lead artist on many interactive artworks including the ''Laser Harp'' installation and the ''Fancy Town'' at the House of Eternal Return.<ref name="Meow Wolf" /> |
King was part of collaborative team of artists that launched Meow Wolf in 2008.<ref name="DP" /> He developed or co-developed 34 Meow Wolf projects including [[House of Eternal Return]] in Santa Fe and [[Omega Mart]] in Las Vegas,<ref name="LVRJ" /> as well as being the lead artist on ''The Cathedral'' at Meow Wolf Denver.<ref name="DP">{{cite news |last1=Ricciardi |first1=Tiney |title=Meow Wolf co-founder Matt King, who was instrumental in Denver location, has died |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2022/07/12/meow-wolf-co-founder-matt-king-death/ |access-date=13 July 2022 |publisher=Denver Post |date=12 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="Meow Wolf">{{cite web |title=Matt King |url=https://credits.meowwolf.com/people/matt-king |publisher=Meow Wolf |access-date=13 July 2022}}</ref> He was a lead artist on many interactive artworks including the ''Laser Harp'' installation and the ''Fancy Town'' at the House of Eternal Return.<ref name="Meow Wolf" /> |
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The ''Fancy Town'' installation doubled as an event venue, and had the appearance of an [[American frontier|Old West]] [[ghost town]] made of recycled scrap wood and construction waste. King described it as “Turning your capitalistic trash into freedom of expression.” King constructed the surrounding walls to have the appearance of old storefronts |
The ''Fancy Town'' installation doubled as an event venue, and had the appearance of an [[American frontier|Old West]] [[ghost town]] made of recycled scrap wood and construction waste. King described it as “Turning your capitalistic trash into freedom of expression.” King constructed the surrounding walls to have the appearance of old storefronts.<ref name="LATimes">{{cite news |last1=Wharton |first1=David |title=Great Read: Art collective builds a dream house in Santa Fe with millions of dollars and junk |url=https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-c1-meow-wolf-20160223-story.html |access-date=13 July 2022 |publisher=The Los Angeles Times |date=23 February 2016}}</ref> |
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| Born | Matthew W. King September 6, 1984[1] Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 2022 (aged 36–37) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Immersive art installations |
| Notable work | House of Eternal Return, Omega Mart, Meow Wolf |
Matt King (September 6, 1984 – July 9, 2022) was an American artist and co-founder of Meow Wolf, where he worked as senior creative director until his death in July 2022.[2] A native of Arlington, Texas, King was based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[3][4][5][6]
Biography
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King began his career as a painter, and when living in Texas he taught outdoor education to grade-school children in Dallas-Fort Worth, and had plans to open a summer camp. In addition to his work as a visual artist, King was also a multi-instrumentalist musician. He moved to Santa Fe in 2007. In 2008, he created his first immersive artwork, Meowzors, with others in the art collective.[6][7]
Work
King was part of collaborative team of artists that launched Meow Wolf in 2008.[2] He developed or co-developed 34 Meow Wolf projects including House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe and Omega Mart in Las Vegas,[6] as well as being the lead artist on The Cathedral at Meow Wolf Denver.[2][8] He was a lead artist on many interactive artworks including the Laser Harp installation and the Fancy Town at the House of Eternal Return.[8]
The Fancy Town installation doubled as an event venue, and had the appearance of an Old West ghost town made of recycled scrap wood and construction waste. King described it as “Turning your capitalistic trash into freedom of expression.” King constructed the surrounding walls to have the appearance of old storefronts.[9]
References
- ^ "Matthew W. King". Ancestry: U.S. Index to Public Records, 1994–2019. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c Ricciardi, Tiney (July 12, 2022). "Meow Wolf co-founder Matt King, who was instrumental in Denver location, has died". Denver Post. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ De Vore, Alex (July 12, 2022). "Meow Wolf Co-Founder Matt King Has Died". Santa Fe Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ Adams, Abagail (July 12, 2022). "Matt King, Co-Founder of Popular Art Experience Meow Wolf, Dies at 37: 'Community Is Devastated'". People Magazine. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ Batycka, Dorian (July 12, 2022). "Matt King, Artist and Visionary Cofounder of Immersive Art Giant Meow Wolf, Has Died at 37". ArtNet News. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c Katsilometes, John (July 11, 2022). "Meow Wolf, Omega Mart founder Matt King dies". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ Vitu, Teya (July 12, 2022). "Meow Wolf co-founder remembered as visionary". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "Matt King". Meow Wolf. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ Wharton, David (February 23, 2016). "Great Read: Art collective builds a dream house in Santa Fe with millions of dollars and junk". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
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