Matt Akehurst is a Christchurch-based New Zealand sculptor whose work explores ideas of place, perception, and how art from Aotearoa sits within a wider global context. Working across a range of media, including bronze and wood, he combines conceptual thinking with clear, approachable forms, often playing with the distance between New Zealand and international art histories.

His work is known for its subtle humour and light touch, engaging with art history in a way that feels both thoughtful and accessible. Through his practice, Akehurst invites viewers to reconsider context, distance, and what “place” can mean in contemporary sculpture.