Photo by James A. Ridley

Matthew Z Kessler is an artist living in Austin, TX and is the head of the production company MZK. MZK is currently is a one-man operation: producer of burlesque shows and solo performances, painter, costume designer and stylist, and creator and maker of Baron Von Soap.

Matt has a BFA and MFA in Costume Design with special skills including: design/ideation, problem solving, fittings/alterations, shopping/swatching, costume crafts, millinery, and fabric dyeing/painting.

Matt also has advanced drawing and painting skills in many styles and mediums. Fine Art for sale; Commissions welcome.