Matthew Harding is a diverse and innovative Australian artist and designer engaged in a practice spanning sculpture, public art and design. A graduate of Canberra School of Art, Matthew’s training in the visual arts, construction industries and various craft traditions enabling him to push boundaries of materials and process. Two time winner of the Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award, Matthew’s work encompasses cutting edge technologies through to traditional methods in wood, stone and bronze.

Matthew's commitment to the development of Australia's design identity has seen him lecture in design at the Canberra School of Art and speak at several national and international design forums. Whether carving delicate fine art pieces, prototyping designs for production or working on large-scale public sculpture; Matthew’s desire is to make objects that feed the spirit.