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.
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Nick Smith (British 1980-), Psalm 84 (Marmite)', 2018
Lot 101 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 1st May, 2025)
Nick Smith (British 1980-), Psalm 84 (Marmite)', 2018, giclee in colours with silkscreen varnish on 300gsm Somerset Satin paper, signed, dated and ... read more
sheet: 59 x 42cm
Sold for £1,000 inc.premium
Nick Smith (British), 'Coca Cole - Half Full', 2020
Lot 192 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2025)
Nick Smith (British), 'Coca Cole - Half Full', 2020, colour chip collage on wove paper, signed and dated in pencil, from an edition of 3; 83.5 x 61cm ... read more
83.5 x 61cm inc frame
Sold for £2,250 inc.premium
Nick Smith (British), 'Haring Dog (Pink)', 2020
Lot 93 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025)
Nick Smith (British), 'Haring Dog (Pink)', 2020, giclee print in colours on 310gsm Canson Rag Photographique paper, signed, dated, and numbered from ... read more
sheet: 48.5 x 57cm (framed)
Sold for £1,875 inc.premium
Nick Smith (British), 'Coca Cole - Empty', 2020
Lot 191 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2025)
Nick Smith (British), 'Coca Cole - Empty', 2020, colour chip collage on wove paper, signed and dated in pencil, from an edition of 3; 83.5 x 61cm inc ... read more
83.5 x 61cm inc frame
Sold for £2,250 inc.premium