Matthew Rose – If for some reason (2025, Original Collage, 16 × 12 cm, Signed on Paper)

Matthew Rose – If for some reason (2025, Original Collage, 16 × 12 cm, Signed on Paper)

If for some reason (2025) is an original collage by Matthew Rose that juxtaposes disparate elements to evoke visual tension and narrative disruption. Against a backdrop of group photographs, blacked-out circular forms intersect with motifs of birds, fish, and other unexpected objects, creating an enigmatic interplay of absence, intrusion, and intersecting gazes. The work embodies Rose’s signature symbolic wit and quiet black humor.

Though modest in size, the composition commands attention, with the texture of the paper and the physical depth of the applied paint enhancing its presence. Framing the piece amplifies its visual impact, making it a striking and intimate work.

Details:

• Title: If for some reason

• Artist: Matthew Rose

• Year: 2025

• Medium: Analog collage and mixed media (photographs, paint, printed materials)

• Dimensions: 16 × 12 cm

• Support: Paper

• Signature: Hand-signed on the reverse

• Edition: Original, one-of-a-kind

About the Artist:
Matthew Rose, American-born and based in Paris, creates collages that extend the legacies of Dada, Fluxus, and Mail Art. His works are held in major collections including MoMA and LACMA, and are internationally recognized for their conceptual rigor, subtle surrealism, and playful yet contemplative approach to imagery.