Exhibition Dates:
02. - 07. December
Exhibition Location:
15 Bateman Street, London, W1D 3AQ
Instagram Psycolourgy collage on board
Three months ago I reached out to 550 people in my Instagram DM’s. I asked them to send me a colour and a word that they associated with that colour, a process I call ‘Psycolourgy’. The result was an entirely abstract work assembled chronologically, left to right in 19 rows of 29.
Many of the entries came to me with personal stories, some of which were extraordinarily poignant. It ended up becoming far more than I had anticipated… bringing people together in a time of isolation and division, quite emotional at times. I found the process particularly fascinating, as I had no idea how it was going to end up looking; I was merely the facilitator, offering a platform to you, the creators.
WHAAM Print release
Smith's reworking of the Lichtenstein classic 'Whaam' was easily one of the standout and most popular images from his most recent solo exhibition 'Pioneers'. We are delighted to announce the release of a print edition available on Thursday 27th May at 4pm BST via RHODES Editions drop site.
For this low edition release, we've taken it to a scale where the image can be truly appreciated at its best and added a high-gloss screen overlay that can only be fully admired in the flesh. This is one of the largest scale editions Smith has released, coupled with the smaller edition run and the sheer popularity of the image itself, and suddenly, it has all the hallmarks of a future classic.
'My reworking of Lichtenstein’s original painting is really a reworking of a reworking. Lichtenstein took the composition from a comic to a canvas, turning something that wasn’t considered art into art. I thought I’d repay the favour and turn it into a Nick Smith.'
- Nick Smith, 2021
NICK SMITH
WHAAM!
Giclee with Screenprinted Varnish on Canson Rag Photographique 310gsm
128cm x 64cm (50 3/8 in x 25 1/4)
Edition of 77
Signed, Numbered and Embossed
This edition comes with a Certificate of Authenticity which will be posted separately
£ 995
(excluding shipping)
The text located under each 'colour chip' continues upon his Psycolourgy series. In this series, Smith incorporated his method of word-colour associations he has coined “psycolourgy”, combining text and image to create intriguing and provocative collaged works.
On the surface, we see colour-chips that playfully pixelate iconic artwork and popular culture, but if we step closer, the image is abstracted and the words become readable. Each pixel corresponds to a word, creating either complimentary or subversive meanings.
RELEASE INFORMATION:
/ The print will be available to purchase on Thursday 27th May at 4pm BST via RHODES Editions drop site
/ The website is currently locked. This will be opened at 4pm BST on 27th May. You do not need a password
/ You will be unable to collect your print in person
/ This edition will be shipped rolled in bespoke double strength XL tubes
/ The certificate of authenticity will be posted separately at a later date to the same address as the print
/ We've added additional security to the site to allay concerns over fraudulent or mechanical transactions
/ Shipping will commence week beginning 7th June
Nick Smith NFT's | 'Van Gogh', 'Mona Lisa', 'Girl With A Pink Earring'
LAUNCHING NEXT WEEK: NICK SMITH NFT's
Mona Lisa | Van Gogh | Girl With A Pink Earring
In collaboration with
RHODES Contemporary Art, London
We are excited to announce the launch of our first venture into the world of cryptoart in collaboration with contemporary artist Nick Smith
For this debut crypto art release we are heading back to 2015 where it all began with Smith, releasing the first images he produced featuring his colour-chip collage aesthetic, re-imagined for the digital art age.
We are releasing these new digital artworks as Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs), each available as an edition of 50 via our OpenSea page between 28th - 30th April.
Note: These works will not be re-released as physical artworks as they already exist as printed editions.
These images are only available to buy for a maximum of 72 hours or until they all sell
ABOUT THE RELEASE
With the pixelated and mechanical precision of Nick Smith's work, it feels like an NFT was a natural next step for the artist who explores art and culture through a pixelated, digital, lens. As a contemporary artist committed to experimenting with new forms and techniques, Nick Smith is excited to announce 3 newly released images as NFT's based on his hugely popular sold out printed editions inspired from his 2015 Psycolourgy series.
These images were the very first editions Smith released in his familiar ‘colour chip’ style. In offering these images as NFT’s, this newly granted opportunity presents the chance to rework his classics for a new digital audience. It reaffirms the images as timeless; their journey from old masters to contemporary art and now to digital art.
The release of these 3 images, 'Van Gogh', 'Mona Lisa' & 'Girl With A Pink Earring', offers collectors the chance to own an authorised image of a work scarcely seen on the market.
HOW TO PURCHASE
In order to purchase an NFT, you'll need to have a crypto currency supported wallet and use, or purchase, some Ethereum (ETH) to the value of the art you want to buy. Ethereum can be purchased through a number of reputable providers including Coinbase or Binance
Once you have purchased EHT, you'll need to use your digital wallet to make the purchase of the NFT.
If you're on a desktop computer, you'll need to install a wallet extension for your browser, such as MetaMask. You'll also need to fund your account with EHT in order to purchase the art.
All this can be achieved in the time prior to our release & are free to setup
Not sure what an NFT is? Read more below
NICK SMITH
'Van Gogh NFT'
Honouring one of Nick’s first print editions released back in 2014, this NFT is a nod to where it all began.
For the original edition, Nick reworked one of Van Gogh’s most famous self portraits, and in true Nick Smith style, pixalised the original image into 380 colour chips, adding a unique word associated to each colour chip below.
The ‘Van Gogh NFT’ will be a new digital version of the 2014 edition, with the same word-colour associations, but instead of a screen printed physical work, this piece will only exist as a digital file with a unique blockchain embedded.
This NFT marks an interesting moment in art history, where old master meets crypto. Whilst this isn’t the first time Van Gogh’s work has been immortalised in digital form; from the animation film ‘Loving Vincent’ to the digital exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris.
Available 28th - 30th April
Edition of 50, available to purchase over 3 days only
$500 equivalent in Ethereum crypto currency
A PDF COA issued by the gallery accompanies the digital purchase
NICK SMITH
'Mona Lisa NFT'
Introducing the 'Mona Lisa NFT’, which reimagines the iconic painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. Taking inspiration from his 2015 Psycoloury Series, Nick later released the Mona Lisa as a limited print edition. This NFT represents a debut experiment with digital collage.
Available 28th - 30th April
Edition of 50, available to purchase over 3 days only
$500 equivalent in Ethereum crypto currency
A PDF COA issued by the gallery accompanies the digital purchase
NICK SMITH
'Girl with the Pink Earring NFT'
Nick Smith created ‘Girl With The Pink Earring’ in 2015. The edition of 100 was inspired by his first solo show ‘Psycolourgy’ which saw a collection of old master paintings reworked as colour-chip collages. This show saw Nick push this experimental concept and his impressive colour-theory skill to new levels, producing his own coloured chips and ascribing individual words he associated with that colour. Nick further injected his own unique signature to the famous work, by giving Vermeer’s girl a pink earring.
Now 6 years on, Nick is revisiting this famous panting by Johannes Vermeer, transforming the dutch portrait into an NFT digital print. The evolution of this famous work continues…
Available 28th - 30th April
Edition of 50, available to purchase over 3 days only
$500 equivalent in Ethereum crypto currency
A PDF COA issued by the gallery accompanies the digital purchase
PIONEERS opens at Rhodes Contemporary
Rhodes Contemporary Art is proud to present Pioneers, a solo exhibition by Nick Smith that examines the American canon of art and cultural heritage through a personal lens of word-colour associations.
You can learn more about Nicks 8th Solo exhibition and view the catalogue of works by clicking the link below
Nick Smith x The Rabbit Society podcast
If you would like to hear about how Nick started his career as an artist and more about his upcoming exhibition with Rhodes Contemporary Art click this link
PIONEERS exhibition announcement
We are delighted to announce the highly anticipated new exhibition by Nick Smith
PIONEERS
Exhibition Dates:
22nd October - 28th November, 2020
The exhibition explores and remasters canonised North American art and culture, from Grant Wood, Edward Hopper and Chuck Close to The Simpsons. It is a celebration of iconic American art and design, and how a simple bottle of Coca-Cola has intertwined with art, design history and culture.
The exhibition will feature a new series of works Nick Smith created over the past year. Thematically, the exhibition explores and remasters canonised North American art and culture, from Grant Wood, Edward Hopper and Chuck Close to The Simpsons. It is a celebration of iconic American art and design, and how a simple bottle of Coca-Cola has intertwined with art, design history and culture.
North America has great resonance with Smith. His deep-rooted fascination began in early childhood. He coveted the exotic and glamorous American fashion labels his friends brandished after returning from the States. Notably, with an increasing demand for his works in the States, Smith’s American market continues to grow. After the success of his Purgatory show at Context Art Miami last December, Smith is set to have his first solo show in New York in 2021, which was cancelled this year when the border closed.
In this series, Smith incorporates his method of word-colour associations he has coined “psycolourgy”, combining text and image to create intriguing and provocative collaged works. On the surface, we see colour-chips that playfully pixelate iconic artwork and popular culture, but if we step closer, the image is abstracted and the words become readable. Each pixel corresponds to a word, creating either complimentary or subversive meanings.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity Auction 27th September
Good cause alert!
On the 27th September, 60 works of art from some of the world’s leading urban and contemporary artists raising funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity go under the hammer with McTear’s auction house.
I’ve donated ENVY (Lot 656), an original collaged work from my 2019 Purgatory series. You can find a link in my bio to place your bid for any of the 60 amazing works donated by many names you’ll know well. You can find the charity lots… 631 on page 6 through to lot 692 on page 8.
“The Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity relies entirely on donations and fundraising to fund life-changing services – projects like the hospital Play Programme, family support and bereavement services, and paediatric research”
All credit to Steve McGill for setting up this auction in a time when we need to ensure that we can continue being there beyond Covid-19 with crucial services for sick children
LOT 656
The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction, 27th September 2020 13:00 BST
NICK SMITH (SCOTTISH CONTEMPORARY)
ENVY 2019
326 Colour chip collage
75cm x 63cm
Framed and under glass
New Print release - Jonah and the Whale
Following the earlier success of the original collage on paper, “Jonah and the Whale” is being released as a small edition of 50 prints with Samuel Owen Gallery in Nantucket.
Inspired by the rich nautical history of Nantucket, the whaling capital of the world during the late 18th and early 19th century, this larger than life print recounts the harrowing story of Jonah and the Whale.
Measuring 36 x 38 inches, this limited edition giclee is printed on Canson Rag Photographique 310 gsmpaper with a screen printed varnish over the colour blocks. Each print is signed, numbered and embossed.
$750
(excluding shipping)
Available from Samuel Owen Gallery
on
Tuesday 25th August at 12:00 noon EST
ENQUIRIES
https://samuelowen.com
Nantucket, MA
40 Centre Street
Nantucket, MA
02554
508-680-1445
info@samuelowen.com
New Print release - American Gothic
Nick presents his latest print edition inspired by Grant Wood's classic 'American Gothic'.
Measuring 70 x 83 cm, this limited edition giclee is printed on Canson Rag Photographique 310 gsm paper with a screen printed varnish over the colour blocks. Each print is signed, numbered edition of 150 and embossed.
“Every country has a Mona Lisa. When I think of the US... it has to be Grant Wood's American Gothic.”
Psycolourgy
Noun: Using word / colour association to create text within art.
"Using Psycolourgy allows the greatest expression of my personality. My thoughts, memories and opinions, influenced by my current social, emotional and geographical experiences, bleed into the work as each colour conjures its name. At the time of this work’s conception, I happened to be in the 2020 lockdown, with additional family members, fairly isolated, on the West Coast of Scotland.
My piece presents a subtle palette of subdued natural colours. Peaceful at first glance, much like the source artwork, but upon closer investigation, the text reveals some uneasy associations." - Nick Smith
£395.00
(excluding shipping)
Available from Rhodes Contemporary Art
on
Wednesday 12th August at 4pm (BST)
Nick Smith exhibits at Paul Smith, Albemarle Street, London
Nick has been invited to exhibit at Paul Smith’s global flagship store located on Albemarle Street, London. In amongst the eclectic mix of rare furniture sourced from around the world and Paul Smith’s men’s and women’s collections, you will discover a carefully curated selection of art. Nick’s Psalm series is available to view in person, Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
NICK SMITH 'NHS BLUE' HARING DOG ORIGINAL
NHS CHARITY RAFFLE
IN COLLABORATION WITH RHODES CONTEMPORARY ART
Nick Smith x Rhodes' x NHS Charity Raffle
Hello Everyone,
With the widespread COVID-19 pandemic still ever present in our daily lives, we are all doing everything we can to help those we love and care for, even if that's by simply staying at home.
With that in mind, it was decided we should do something more. So, after a quick chat, we agreed we should collaborate with Rhodes Contemporary Art to present a special charity raffle of a unique original artwork; with every penny going straight to NHS Charities Together.
The artwork we are raffling is a specially created, unique, original Nick Smith 'Haring Dog' presented in the distinctive NHS Blue colour with an accompanying signed hand-written note by the artist as well as full provenance backed by the gallery.
The image is taken from my sold out ‘Haring Dog’ print released last year, and all you have to do to have a chance of winning is donate a very small, but significant, £20 per entry. The money is literally going from you to NHS Charities Together via JustGiving.
As with any raffle the more tickets you buy, the greater chance you have to win!
To enter, donate £20 via the link below, and you will be entered into a draw.
The winner will be chosen at random and contacted on Tuesday 12th May.
100% of the proceeds will go to NHS Charities together
(Charity Registration No. 1186569)
Note: Once your donation has gone through, tick the box alongside “I'm happy to be contacted by Rhodes”. JustGiving can then share your contact details with us and we can contact you if you have won the artwork.
Gallery staff will be donating to the cause, but will not be entered into the draw to win.
Good Luck!
"30 years ago, Keith Haring died from an incurable virus. 30 years later we have another incurable virus turning our lives upside down. Thankfully we have the NHS to ease that suffering. This Haring Dog original 1 of 1 collage on paper in 'NHS Blue' is looking for a new home and the proceeds from this raffle will go towards supporting the NHS in the fight against Covid 19"
- Nick Smith
'Gluttony' - Nelly Duff Print release
Sugar coated and sticky sweet, Nick’s latest edition is as irresistible as the doughy treats themselves. Painstakingly built from over 350 individually selected colours, Smith (in signatures style) modifies every chip with new captions, which when put together read as an extract from 14th century Italian poet, Dante Alighieri’s ‘Purgatorio’ – the second part of his acclaimed ‘Divine Comedy’.
What better representation of gluttony than the fabulously pretty-in-pink donut? (sprinkles and all) Finger stickingly moreish, A highly limited number of Smith’s new edition is available in ‘Diamond Dust’ (finished with hand applied crushed glass to replicate sprinkles – genius!) to give a little something for all tastes. Only sweet tooths need apply.
Gluttony – Diamond Dust
Edition of:22
Dimensions:100 × 100 cm
Medium:Giclee with Diamond Dust Coating
£1,250.00
Nelly Duff Gallery - Saturday Release
11AM UTC 7TH MAR 2020
Only a highly limited number of each edition will be available, so embrace your inner glutton and be sure to claim your own edition without thinking of the consequences or calories. To be fair, there aren’t really any of either so we can safely say you won’t find yourself in purgatory because of this edition…
Paramour x O Magazine - Issue 1
O Magazine sat down with Nick to discuss his Paramour Series. You can find the article in this months ‘Art Issue’ available here. Well worth a read as there are many other interesting artists to discover in this issue.
O magazine is a delightful tactile, immersive & time consuming publication about sex and love that is provocative yet playful, sensual yet sophisticated, erotic yet tasteful… an intelligent and witty magazine that explores sensuality and sexuality, and journey to the worlds end for desire and fantasy.
Cover of Issue 1
The many talents of Shakespeare
‘Capulets Orchard’ collage on paper
‘Tipping the Velvet’ collage on paper
‘Ourselves Unseen 2017’ Print edition of 99
Next Exhibit - London Art Fair - 21st - 26th January 2020
Nick will be exhibiting with Rhodes Gallery at this years London Art Fair at Stand G03.
PREVIEW EVENING
Tuesday 21 January | 6pm – 9pm
PUBLIC FAIR HOURS
Wednesday 22 January | 11am – 9pm
Thursday 23 January | 11am – 9pm
Friday 24 January | 11am – 7pm
Saturday 25 January | 11am – 7:30pm
Sunday 26 January | 11am – 5pm
'PURGATORY' Opens at CONTEXT Art Miami
Thank you to everyone who came by the booth to say hello, meet Nick and view the new work. In what was the first time Nick Smith has presented a solo show in the United States we're delighted to announce his work was met with a serious and enthusiastic reception by critics, the public and collectors; with nearly 70% of the available works in the show selling to a cross-section of collectors both in the US and South-East Asia.
Boxes arrive for set up.
Pink wall to match pink frames.
Girl with the Pink Earring keeping an eye on things.
A Barbie Girl in a Barbie World
Nick’s Tweed suit > White pants
'PURGATORY' Exhibition at CONTEXT Art Miami 3rd - 8th December
Nick’s next solo exhibition opens in a weeks time at Context Art Fair during Art Miami week. Rhodes Contemporary Art are curating the show and are excited to exhibit a collection of new original works along with a very limited print release.
For all enquiries, please contact info@rhodescontemporaryart.com
CHROMA x Nick Smith
Nick will be exhibiting at Rhodes Contemporary Gallery group exhibition. Head down to Soho, London to see what’s on the wall. You can read more about the exhibition here
'PINCHED' in the press
Take a look at the links below for articles covering Smith’s latest exhibition ‘PINCHED’
PINCHED exhibition now open at Rhodes Contemporary, London
Thank you to all who came out to my Private View last night. What a joy to see familiar faces and meet new ones while sharing stories of lost and found artworks. The after party at the Groucho with old friends never disappoints!… A big thank you to Rhodes Contemporary gallery for hosting my latest show in their newly refurbed gallery space on New Compton St, Soho, London. Now open until June 1st.
