Art Saint Louis is pleased to showcase artwork by Brian D. Smith at 1224 Washington Avenue. For artwork sales inquiries, phone Art Saint Louis at 314-241-4810. Mr. Smith's artwork is presented courtesy of Duane Reed Gallery.
FROM THE ARTIST
"The act of painting is a vital experience. My art is about memory, imagination and the process of painting. Meaning in the work can be derived from specific feelings I have about nature as well as my responses to the art that inspires me. The overall effect of the paintings should be understood metaphorically.
I create intuitively to develop images that appear as a view into an imagined space. The arrangement of colors, textures and shapes are fundamental characteristics of my paintings which are integrated to convey a dazzling optical effect and a spirited emotional quality. The sensuous qualities of paint make these aspects both conspicuous and abstract."
- Brian D. Smith
Check out Brian D. Smith's website for more samples of his work.
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Special thanks to U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation for program sponsorship, and to the
Downtown Community Improvement District and the Chicago Loop Alliance for their help with program development.
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