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Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

American, b. 1972

Carl Smith is originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico and studied art at Cooper Union in New York. He has been living in Berlin, Germany since 2001. Smith is particularly interested in the endless possibilities of book design, inspiring a collection of fine art book spines by the artist. "I am especially intrigued by the appearance of books when they are together in large, disorderly groups where all their different colors and styles somehow find a certain harmony. In many of my pieces I have sought to draw attention to this dynamic and experiment with the visual possibilities of stacking and leaning the books on each other like some kind of abstracted building block. In short, as a visual artist who works primarily with collage, I find books to be endlessly inspiring. They are so ordinary, yet they can be so sublime." Smith's graphic surreal works have been exhibited and collected in Germany, Norway, England and the United States.

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Artist: Carl Smith
Rip It Up and Start Again - Simon Reynolds Yellow and Red Music Original Art
Rip It Up and Start Again - Simon Reynolds Yellow and Red Music Original Art

Rip It Up and Start Again - Simon Reynolds Yellow and Red Music Original Art

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Venus in Furs - Original Book Artwork on Canvas
Venus in Furs - Original Book Artwork on Canvas

Venus in Furs - Original Book Artwork on Canvas

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Voluptuous Panic - Original Figurative Nude Book Art on Canvas
Voluptuous Panic - Original Figurative Nude Book Art on Canvas

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Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Tiffany Stained Glass - Original Book Art on Canvas
Tiffany Stained Glass - Original Book Art on Canvas

Tiffany Stained Glass - Original Book Art on Canvas

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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Haiku - Eternal Original Artwork on Canvas - Ocean Scenery
Haiku - Eternal Original Artwork on Canvas - Ocean Scenery

Haiku - Eternal Original Artwork on Canvas - Ocean Scenery

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

A Short History of the Chinese Artwork Narrow Tall Original Painting on Canvas
A Short History of the Chinese Artwork Narrow Tall Original Painting on Canvas

A Short History of the Chinese Artwork Narrow Tall Original Painting on Canvas

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Classic European Cars - Original Colorful Book Art Painting on Canvas
Classic European Cars - Original Colorful Book Art Painting on Canvas

Classic European Cars - Original Colorful Book Art Painting on Canvas

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Transparent Reflection - Modern Figurative Original Mixed Media Resin Painting
Transparent Reflection - Modern Figurative Original Mixed Media Resin Painting

Transparent Reflection - Modern Figurative Original Mixed Media Resin Painting

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and resin to create his urban-inspired artworks. In his art, Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surreali...

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Orpheus - Jean Cocteau Retro Book Original Artwork on Canvas for Narrow Wall
Orpheus - Jean Cocteau Retro Book Original Artwork on Canvas for Narrow Wall

Orpheus - Jean Cocteau Retro Book Original Artwork on Canvas for Narrow Wall

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Plenty More Fish - Original Monochrome Water Sea Still Life Painting on Canvas
Plenty More Fish - Original Monochrome Water Sea Still Life Painting on Canvas

Plenty More Fish - Original Monochrome Water Sea Still Life Painting on Canvas

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Danish Design - Original Mid Century Modern Book Artwork on Canvas
Danish Design - Original Mid Century Modern Book Artwork on Canvas

Danish Design - Original Mid Century Modern Book Artwork on Canvas

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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Modern Architecture - Original Artwork Critical History Modern Design Architect
Modern Architecture - Original Artwork Critical History Modern Design Architect

Modern Architecture - Original Artwork Critical History Modern Design Architect

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Body Clock - Mixed Media Abstract Original Figurative Painting
Body Clock - Mixed Media Abstract Original Figurative Painting

Body Clock - Mixed Media Abstract Original Figurative Painting

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and resin to create his urban inspir...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Wood Panel

Intuitive - Original Abstract Figurative Resin Mixed Media Artwork
Intuitive - Original Abstract Figurative Resin Mixed Media Artwork

Intuitive - Original Abstract Figurative Resin Mixed Media Artwork

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and resin to create his urban inspired artworks. In his art Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism. Each carefully constructed artwork is a unique compilation of images and text brought together to create an interesting juxtaposition that excites the viewer. The surface of this 16 inch square artwork is covered with a smooth layer of clear, glass-like resin, which enhances the colors and adds depth to the imagery. The sides are finished natural wood, and it does not require framing. It is signed by the artist on the back. A certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery is included. Convenient local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental US and international shipping is available. Smith combines his own photographic material with drawings and other fragments of narrative imagery. He works with several layout combinations before creating a finished composition. Through his use of strong visual cues, he tells slightly absurd and humorous visual anecdotes. The process of making these narrative works is what Smith refers to as, 'Drawing with Pictures'. Carl Smith is originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and studied art at Cooper Union in New York. He has exhibited his work in France, Germany, Norway, Holland, USA and England in numerous solo shows or as a member of a four man team called TABI. His works have been represented by Kunstwarenhaus Zurich since 2000 and Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles since 2010. He was chosen as one of five artists who exhibited at the Berliner Liste, invited to exhibit in the 2012 Paris Mac art fair as a featured guest of the organizers. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2022 Slow Graphics, Museum Sremski, Srem Poland 2021 “Like a Song”, solo exhibition at Kunstraum B, Kiel Germany 2020 Miedzynrodowy Festiwal Grafiki, Muzeum Sremskie, Poland “Urban Prelude”, Berlin, Germany 2019 “Slow Graphic Days”, Myszkowshi Galeria, Poznan, Poland “Suspended Moments” Knack43, Berlin, Germany Affordable Art Fair New York “Berlin Express”, Galleri Schaeffers Gate 5...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

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Nikon Away - Pop Art inspired by Camera Original by Carl Smith
Nikon Away - Pop Art inspired by Camera Original by Carl Smith

Nikon Away - Pop Art inspired by Camera Original by Carl Smith

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Carl Smith Figurative Paintings

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Carl Smith figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Carl Smith figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Carl Smith in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Carl Smith figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Morico, Amy Smith, and Cindy Press. Carl Smith figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $240 and tops out at $1,800, while the average work can sell for $240.