Matt King, co-founder of Meow Wolf, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, at the age of 37. The company released a tribute to the artist, recognizing him for his contribution to the art world. According to the post, King died unexpectedly, although the cause of death has not been released. The company stated:
“The Meow Wolf community is shocked and in complete shock at the unexpected passing of Meow Wolf co-founder, artist and best friend Matt King; our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.”
Matt King founded Meow Wolf in 2008 with six other artists.
Meow Wolf was founded by Matt King as a public benefit company with the goal of promoting “systemic social change and well-being through the arts.” He founded it with Sean Di Ianni, Corvas Brinkerhoff, Emily Montoya, Caity Kennedy, Benji Geary and Vince Kadlubek and has participated in 34 community projects. The artist was a visionary who enjoyed creating eye-catching works of art. In an interview with Artnet 2021, Matt King stated:
“What we want is for people to stop doubting what reality is. Who am I, what am I and what can I really do to change the world? That is not our point of view and we are not dystopian. We are not looking for doom and gloom.”
Meow Wolf’s original location in Santa Fe, New Mexico was the House of Eternal Return. After its immense popularity, more showrooms were erected in Las Vegas and Denver. It is founded on “artist collaboration” and focuses on art created by local artists. The organization is interested in “artists and stories from underrepresented and underprivileged areas.”
The Meow Wolf community is paying tribute to the artist on social media.
Meow Wolf’s official account paid tribute to the inventor. It commended King for his pioneering efforts in bringing the city to where it is today. According to the article, King influenced hundreds of artists during his lifetime with his “unbounded zeal for creation and collaboration.” The message went on to say:
“Matt is a magician who now rides rainbows in the astral realm. His soul is no longer bound by the physical boundaries of this planet and we are all responsible for completing what he started with us here.”
King was also an active member of the community, helping to create the city’s first immersive art exhibit, even before people were aware of the concept of such art.
The post closed with the following:
“Matt’s spirit will live on in our hearts. We will continue to commemorate him by continuing his genius in our profession and everyday life. Matt, we adore you.”
According to Marsa Gray, Meow Wolf’s senior producer, King was a “hard worker” who was dedicated to his profession and cause. She continued, saying:
“My beloved Meow Wolf community is shocked and saddened by the loss of this great light this weekend. I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to meet, love and know him so many years ago; my life will never be the same again.”
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Jose Tolosa, the company’s CEO, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal:
“We will take Matt’s genius into our work and everyday life, building on the magnificent legacy he left behind.”
He further said that King’s impact on the Meow Wolf community is evident in the tributes he receives from his fans and followers.
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