Matt Coker
Matt Coker’s creative journey spans various fields, reflecting his versatile approach to art and design. His career began with a focus on 3D and 2D animation, video editing and illustration. Over the years, he expanded into film and television, where he gained significant experience in storytelling and production. Coker’s creativity later took an unconventional turn into working with exotic animals, designing enclosures, and crafting enrichment devices, further showcasing his innovative spirit. His prior experience also includes leading a design team for natural children’s playgrounds, a role that allowed him to blend creativity with practical design.
“I think creativity makes life worth living. It elevates us, brings us together, gets us through the hard times and brings us the good times.”
Currently, Coker is in a phase of refining his broad array of ideas, balancing personal fulfilment with practical considerations. He is working to streamline his projects, focusing on what truly resonates with him while considering their potential impact and viability.
For Matt, creativity represents freedom and exploration—a space where imagination thrives without constraints. He values the ability to experiment with different mediums and storytelling methods, driven by a desire to escape routine and make a meaningful impact. Whether through film, design, or other forms of art, Coker aims to evoke emotion, offer respite, and provide a sense of wonder, reflecting his belief in creativity as a form of release.
Creativity is a form of freedom and exploration for him. It offers a space to experiment and evoke wonder in everyday life. Based in Port Waikato, he is a versatile artist and designer whose creative journey spans animation, film and innovative design projects.