Matthew R. Gale (1968,UK), lives and works in Birmingham. He grew up in Southern California and trained as a biologist before completing a MA in Fine Art. He makes sculpture & installation that queers perceptions of what is natural or normal & explores processes that are both creative & destructive. His work frequently explores hybrid states and entanglement.
He has been exploring the feasibility of using wild-collected, native fungal mycelium to create textiles and sculptural work. He received Arts Council England (DYCP) funding in August 2021 to develop this project further.