Matthew Offenbacher seeks constructive, positive positions at often difficult intersections of individuals, communities and institutions. His work has been called “freakishly egoless”, vulnerable, funny and queer. Offenbacher grew up in Portland, Oregon, and currently lives in Seattle, Washington. He runs a press which publishes ‘zines and books by Northwest artists. His essays include Green Gothic (2009), which has become a landmark in Pacific Northwest art history. Recent exhibitions and projects include The V&A at Veronica, Deed of Gift at the Seattle Art Museum, and Flower Painting at Lather Daddy Laundromat. Other notable exhibitions include The Gift Shop (2009-10) at the Henry Art Gallery.
His “Decor for Interstellar Flight” is included in the exhibition “Sensations that Announce the Future” in the Evergreen Gallery.