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NICK SMITH - AMERICAN GOTHIC
Date of creation: 2020
Medium: Giclée and screen printed varnish on paper
Edition: 150
Size: 84 x 70 cm
Condition: Brand new, in mint conditions and never framed
Description:
Pigment with screen printed Varnish on Canson Rag Photographique 310gsm, hand signed, numbered and dated by the artist. Limited edition of 150.
The limited edition American Gothic by Nick Smith was created for his solo exhibition titled Pioneers at the Rhodes Contemporary gallery in 2020. This piece follows the trail of the four collages Smith presented in the same exhibition, each featuring increasingly intricate variations of Grant Wood's famous American Gothic, an iconic painting depicting a pair of American farmers standing in front of their house.
Smith takes the style and composition of American Gothic as a base but reinterprets it through his characteristic use of pantones and collage, combining vibrant colors and fragments that alter the perception of the original image. This contemporary approach updates the painting, preserving its essence while giving it a visual twist that reflects Smith’s own artistic language.
In terms of technical features, American Gothic is created using the Giclée technique with screen-printed varnish on 310gsm Canson Rag Photographique paper. This combination of high-quality digital printing with screen printing gives the work a rich visual texture that invites the viewer to engage both from a distance and up close. The edition is limited to 50 copies, adding an element of exclusivity.
In this series, Smith not only pays homage to the original painting but also challenges and reinterprets it, exploring the visual language and the emotions evoked by the image's elements. Additionally, he incorporates words and phrases, a hallmark of his work, which add an extra layer of reflection on popular culture, art, and cultural icons.
The Pioneers series, and this work in particular, demonstrate how Nick Smith has evolved his style to integrate both abstraction and manipulation of color and form while remaining true to the influences of modern and pop art. His approach allows American Gothic to be both a contemporary reinterpretation and a profound reflection on American culture and its representation through art.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Nick Smith is a contemporary artist whose work blurs the boundaries between fine art and popular culture. By fragmenting well-known imagery into carefully arranged color swatches, he challenges traditional modes of visual perception. His pixelated compositions are not just a reinterpretation of iconic works; they invite the viewer to engage with the interplay between color, text, and meaning.
For over a decade, Smith has refined his artistic approach, initially experimenting with abstraction and collage. A pivotal moment in his career came in 2011 when he recreated Warhol’s Marilyn using only color swatches. This marked the birth of his signature style—an innovative technique that merges visual deconstruction with textual elements.
Language plays a crucial role in his works. Each Pantone-like color swatch is accompanied by a word, forming fragmented texts that add depth to the image. Sometimes poetic, sometimes ironic, these words encourage viewers to look beyond the surface and decipher the hidden narrative within the composition. Placed beneath or between the swatches, the text interrupts the white space, making language an integral part of the visual experience.
Throughout his career, Smith has exhibited his work in renowned galleries and international art fairs. His first major solo exhibition, Psycolourgy (2015), presented at the Lawrence Alkin Gallery in London, marked a turning point in his career. In this series, he explored the psychology of color and its influence on emotional perception. Since then, he has exhibited at galleries such as Nelly Duff and Rhodes Contemporary Art, solidifying his presence in the art market.
Smith’s works also play with scale and perception. From a distance, his pieces appear as pixelated reconstructions of familiar subjects, yet up close, they dissolve into abstract color fields punctuated by words. This dynamic forces the viewer to shift perspectives, creating an interactive dialogue between the macro and the micro.
His artistic evolution has led him beyond the reinterpretation of classic works. While his initial technique focused on paying tribute to masters such as Da Vinci, Van Gogh, and Warhol, over time, he has incorporated more contemporary references and has even developed original compositions. In his more recent works, the use of words associated with each color not only reinforces the visual meaning but also plays with irony and social critique, expanding the conceptual depth of his pieces.
The art market has responded enthusiastically to his work. His limited editions and original pieces have gained a strong following among contemporary art collectors, with prices steadily rising due to his growing recognition. In a context where digital art and image fragmentation are recurring themes, Smith positions himself as an artist whose work engages with both pictorial tradition and the digital age.
Over the years, Smith has continued to push the boundaries between image and text, making each of his works an experience rather than just an artwork. His ability to engage with the viewer on multiple levels—visual, linguistic, and conceptual—has solidified his place as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary art.
- Creator:Nick Smith (1984, British)
- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Madrid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1033116463402
Nick Smith
Nick Smith is a contemporary artist and former interior designer, marrying in his work image and word to create his pixelated artworks. This practice translates into collaged works where he references art history in a design aesthetic decomposing mostly famous artworks.
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