matthew picton is a british-born artist living in oregon, USA.his work is influenced by cartography and the inherent beauty of lines and forms that arise from natural topography and built environments. his series of 'city sculptures' look at the organism of the city as an entity which has been shaped by social, political, economic and topographic factors, illustrating a systemic pattern of human civilization. he explores roads at the micro level, tracing miniature byways in cracked sidewalks and alleys. a continuous visual narrative of a city's transformation, his sculptures are layers of history, documenting their early beginnings and depicting their contemporary state, expanding beyond their original forms.
