11th Dec, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 72

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Nick Smith (British) 'Simpsons Couch', 2020

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Nick Smith (British) 'Simpsons Couch', 2020, Giclee with Screenprinted varnish on 310gsm Canson Rag Photographique paper, signed, dated and inscribed AP in pencil, aside from the main edition of 99, published by Rhodes Contemporary; sheet: 64 x 79.5cm ; 90 x 76cm inc frame

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 11th Dec, 2024

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Nick Smith

Nick Smith's art uniquely blends abstraction and figuration, resembling pixelated versions of famous Western artworks from afar. His meticulous collages, made from curated paint swatches, recreate celebrated pieces like Grant Wood's *American Gothic* (2020) and Leonardo da Vinci's *Mona Lisa 1* (2015). Since starting this journey in 2014 with Andy Warhol's *Marilyn Monroe*, Smith has attracted global collector interest. While best known for his museum reproductions, he also reinterprets movie posters, nude studies, and still lifes with condiments. He adds narrative depth by replacing paint color names with evocative terms. A Coventry University graduate, Smith's background in interior design influences his medium choice.