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Indian Summer, artwork by Brian D. Smith

Pop-up gallery at 1224 Washington Avenue. Photo by Emily Amberger.

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 

Brian D. Smith. Indian Summer. 2009. Oil on Canvas. Courtesy of Duane Reed Gallery.

Brian D. Smith. Monterey. 2004. Oil on Canvas. Courtesy of Duane Reed Gallery. This painting by Brian D. Smith is featured in the Pop-Up Collective at 1533 Washington Avenue.

 
Check out Brian D. Smith's website for more samples of his work.

LIKE THE ARTWORK? LET THE ARTISTS KNOW!

You can help your favorite Pop-Up STL artist win a $250 Audience Choice Award by tweeting your vote to @ArtStLouis and hashtagging your favorite artworks. Hashtag details are included on showtags in each gallery. 

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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.