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Matthew Porter

This Is How It Ends

September 24 – October 30, 2020

Matthew Porter: This Is How It Ends, Installation View

Matthew Porter: This Is How It Ends

Installation View

Matthew Porter, Left: Middle Distance, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Middle Distance, 2020 

Right: Tattered Fence, 2020

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Resting, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Resting, 2020 

Right: Links, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter , Left: Stoplight, 2020 

Matthew Porter 

Left: Stoplight, 2020 

Right: Firebird, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Woman W/ Phone, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Woman W/ Phone, 2020 

Right: Departure, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Hand, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Hand, 2020 

Right: Touch Compliance, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Shadow, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Shadow, 2020 

Right: Barbed Wire, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Stoplight 2, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Stoplight 2, 2020 

Right: Bend, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Doubt, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Doubt, 2020 

Right: Couple, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Conversation, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Conversation, 2020 

Right: Don't Walk, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Tangle, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Tangle, 2020 

Right: Daisy, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Lost Distance, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Lost Distance, 2020 

Right: Privacy, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Skyline, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Skyline, 2020 

Right: Crest, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Distant Figure, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Distant Figure, 2020 

Right: Nova, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Warm Ending, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Warm Ending, 2020 

Right: Blue Jungle, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Happy, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Happy, 2020 

Right: Blue Sky, 2020 

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Untitled #31, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Untitled #31, 2020 

Right: Collapsible Background, 2020

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Cover To Hear, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Cover To Hear, 2020 

Right: Median, 2020

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Untitled #35, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Untitled #35, 2020 

Right: Untitled #36, 2020

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Left: Shredded Fronds, 2020 

Matthew Porter

Left: Shredded Fronds, 2020 

Right: Untitled #38, 2020

11.4 x 9.6 inch archival pigment prints

Editions of 3

Matthew Porter, Sun Street, 2020

Matthew Porter

Sun Street, 2020

32 x 39 inch archival pigment print

Edition of 5

Matthew Porter, Alta Vista, 2020

Matthew Porter

Alta Vista, 2020

30 x 37 inch archival pigment print

Edition of 5

Matthew Porter, Doubt, 2020

Matthew Porter

Doubt, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Barbed Wire, 2020

Matthew Porter

Barbed Wire, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Outdoor Essentials, 2020

Matthew Porter

Outdoor Essentials, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.42h x 9.65w in

Edition 1 of 3

Matthew Porter, Distant Figure, 2020

Matthew Porter

Distant Figure, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.42h x 9.65w in

Edition 1 of 3

Matthew Porter, Resting, 2020

Matthew Porter

Resting, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.42h x 9.65w in

Edition 1 of 3

Matthew Porter, Collapsible Background, 2020

Matthew Porter

Collapsible Background, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Skyline, 2020

Matthew Porter

Skyline, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Woman w/ Phone, 2020

Matthew Porter

Woman w/ Phone, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Stoplight, 2020

Matthew Porter

Stoplight, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Privacy, 2020

Matthew Porter

Privacy, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Firebird, 2020

Matthew Porter

Firebird, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Silhouettes, 2020

Matthew Porter

Silhouettes, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Lost Distance, 2020

Matthew Porter

Lost Distance, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Nova, 2020

Matthew Porter

Nova, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Blue Jungle, 2020

Matthew Porter

Blue Jungle, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Warm Ending, 2020

Matthew Porter

Warm Ending, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Shredded Fronds, 2020

Matthew Porter

Shredded Fronds, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Tower, 2020

Matthew Porter

Tower, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Departure, 2020

Matthew Porter

Departure, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Hand, 2020

Matthew Porter

Hand, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Alley, 2020

Matthew Porter

Alley, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Tangle, 2020

Matthew Porter

Tangle, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Running, 2020

Matthew Porter

Running, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Lean, 2020

Matthew Porter

Lean, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Blue Tower, 2020

Matthew Porter

Blue Tower, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Blue City, 2020

Matthew Porter

Blue City, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Call, 2020

Matthew Porter

Call, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Directing, 2020

Matthew Porter

Directing, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Peach Horizon, 2020

Matthew Porter

Peach Horizon, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Down Glow, 2020

Matthew Porter

Down Glow, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Rear View, 2020

Matthew Porter

Rear View, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Links, 2020

Matthew Porter

Links, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Hold On, 2020

Matthew Porter

Hold On, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Don't Walk, 2020

Matthew Porter

Don't Walk, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Look Both Ways, 2020

Matthew Porter

Look Both Ways, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Stoplight 2, 2020

Matthew Porter

Stoplight 2, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Two Birds, 2020

Matthew Porter

Two Birds, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Stay Together, 2020

Matthew Porter

Stay Together, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Hold Hands, 2020

Matthew Porter

Hold Hands, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Bees, 2020

Matthew Porter

Bees, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Shadow, 2020

Matthew Porter

Shadow, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Fence Gap, 2020

Matthew Porter

Fence Gap, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Median, 2020

Matthew Porter

Median, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Shield Your Face, 2020

Matthew Porter

Shield Your Face, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Look Both Ways, 2020

Matthew Porter

Look Both Ways, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Catch Your Breath, 2020

Matthew Porter

Catch Your Breath, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Turn In, 2020

Matthew Porter

Turn In, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Blue Sky, 2020

Matthew Porter

Blue Sky, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Service, 2020

Matthew Porter

Service, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Hold Tight, 2020

Matthew Porter

Hold Tight, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP39, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP39, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Dust, 2020

Matthew Porter

Dust, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Only Looking, 2020

Matthew Porter

Only Looking, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Louder, 2020

Matthew Porter

Louder, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Dust Up, 2020

Matthew Porter

Dust Up, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Street Lamp, 2020

Matthew Porter

Street Lamp, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, No Parking, 2020

Matthew Porter

No Parking, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Gate, 2020

Matthew Porter

Gate, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Detail, 2020

Matthew Porter

Detail, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Hillside, 2020

Matthew Porter

Hillside, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Couple, 2020

Matthew Porter

Couple, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Blue Sky, 2020

Matthew Porter

Blue Sky, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Tattered Fence, 2020

Matthew Porter

Tattered Fence, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Glimpse, 2020

Matthew Porter

Glimpse, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, To Hear Better, 2020

Matthew Porter

To Hear Better, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP54, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP54, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP55, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP55, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP56, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP56, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP57, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP57, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP60, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP60, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP61, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP61, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Hill Top, 2020

Matthew Porter

Hill Top, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Move, 2020

Matthew Porter

Move, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Corner, 2020

Matthew Porter

Corner, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP67, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP67, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, MP68, 2020

Matthew Porter

MP68, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, 11 Seconds, 2020

Matthew Porter

11 Seconds, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Passing, 2020

Matthew Porter

Passing, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Crest, 2020

Matthew Porter

Crest, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Touch Compliance, 2020

Matthew Porter

Touch Compliance, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Sun Setting, 2020

Matthew Porter

Sun Setting, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Matthew Porter, Look Left, 2020

Matthew Porter

Look Left, 2020

Archival Pigment Print

11.4 x 9.6 inches

Edition of 3

Press Release

MATTHEW PORTER

“This Is How It Ends”

September 24 – October 30, 2020

October hours are by appointment only. 

Danziger Gallery is pleased to present our first solo show of works by Matthew Porter – an installation of 84 prints titled “This Is How It Ends”.

As with much of Porter’s work, the accumulation of images creates an experience of cinematic romanticism tempered by the realities of our time and an underlying mood of concern. A naturally gifted image maker, the light and color of Porter’s pictures, often shot at dusk in and around New York and Los Angeles, create beautiful images while the subject of many of the pictures – cages, barriers, people on phones – convey the anxiety of life in the Covid era we live in.

Porter’s pictures – which mix fact and fiction - are at times amalgamations of location shots and studio shots to create the image Porter wants. However the aim of the work is to create a mood that is as truthful to reality as the “sunshine noir” that Porter describes allows. In a world where muscle cars fly over deserted streets and a phone is not just a phone but a weapon, Porter’s graphic eye makes a strong case for the contemplative image in a picture-saturated culture. 

If the show title sounds pessimistic, it is, but it also allows for the possibility of a new beginning. Consider the yellow skies not just as prescient images of the fiery west coast skies but as hailing a new dawn. The hovering cars not just as escapes from a dystopian present but as augurs of hope. Much can be read into the title, but for artists along with the rest of the world, Covid has presented a reckoning that Porter has chosen to confront head-on.

Matthew Porter (b. 1975, Pennsylvania) received his BA from Bard College in 1998 and his MFA from Bard-ICP in 2006. His work has been exhibited in galleries in New York, Los Angeles, Paris and London, including “Under Construction – New Positions in American Photography” at FOAM Museum in Amsterdam; “After Photoshop” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; and “Perspective” at the International Center of Photography, New York.

For more information please e-mail: info@danzigergallery.com