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), '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
Nick Smith (British) X Macallan, 'The Macallan Rare Cask Black (First Edition)', 2018
Lot 119 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2025)
Nick Smith (British) X Macallan, 'The Macallan Rare Cask Black (First Edition)', 2018, giclee print in colours on wove paper, signed, dated and ... read more
sheet; 73 x 34 cm
Sold for £875 inc.premium
Nick Smith (British), 'Peter Getting Out Of Nick's Pool', 2022
Lot 125 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 16th Oct, 2025)
Nick Smith (British), 'Peter Getting Out Of Nick's Pool', 2022, Giclee with Screenprinted Varnish on 310gsm Canson Rag Photographique paper, signed, ... read more
sheet: 78 x 76cm
Sold for £1,125 inc.premium
Nick Smith (British), 'Nike Cortez', 2023
Lot 104 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 1st May, 2025)
Nick Smith (British), 'Nike Cortez', 2023, giclée with screenprinted varnish on 310gsm canson rag photographique paper, signed, dated, and numbered ... read more
sheet: 42 x 59.5cm
Sold for £500 inc.premium