Born in the United States, Matthew Monahan is a Los Angeles-based artist whose practice spans sculpture, installation, and mixed media. His work often incorporates unconventional materials such as foam, drywall, and crumbled construction paper, frequently displayed within glass vitrines.

His sculptures are characterized by their dialogue with art history, drawing inspiration from the legacies of modernists like Constantin Brancusi and Marcel Duchamp. By integrating these influences with fragments reminiscent of Greco-Roman statuary, Monahan creates layered, archeological-style installations that explore the tension between antiquity and contemporary art.

Monahan's work continues to be recognized in institutional contexts, including its inclusion in major museum collections and significant donations that highlight his role in the contemporary art landscape.