ABOUT THE ART & ARTIST
THE ARTIST
Marian Smith is a multidisciplinary artist with a background across fine art, research, government admin, business, and healthcare. Marian holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, experience in neuropsych research, and behavioral care. Marian's current focus is on creating new collections that evoke soft but powerful emotions, moments of mystery, academic intrigue, and playful tranquility.
International Exhibitions:
- International Contemporary Art Fair - Barcelona, Spain
- Unfair Art Expo - Milan, Italy
- Art Connects Women (Al Habtoor Palace) - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Charleston, SC Exhibitions:
- Piccolo Spoleto Juried Exhibition (The City Gallery)
- Fundraiser Gala (Redux Contemporary Art Gallery)
- Art for Healing (MUSC Hospital Grant Program)
- Toys for Tots Fundraiser (Harbor Club - Live Event Painting)
- North Charleston Arts Fest (Live Event Painting)
- Art Night Market (Downtown Charleston)
- PBR-Sponsored Concert (Redux Contemporary Art Gallery)
THE ART
Marian is looking to share her art through a kaleidoscope of various experimental styles. From elegant line art, to vivid abstracts, to surrealist-cubic-art nouveau figurative work with layered meaning, each piece welcomes curiosity and new ways of thinking. Marian enjoys the challenge of re-interpreting classics in her various styles, as well as creating anthropomorphic portraits re-imagining the visual personality of poems, emotions, myths, architecture, wildlife, and cuisine. Despite the looming pressure to make digestible artwork, Marian enjoys creating from a place of play and honest experimentation, often trusting the process and enjoying the journey as a conduit for creation.
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"The Charleston Collection: Anthropomorphizing the Lowcountry"
A visual exploration where local cuisine, architecture, music, wildlife, etc. is transformed into abstract portraits. With a special focus on female narratives, her love of experimentation comes together with a vibrant palette and elegant line-work. Creative prompts include:
"What would this song look like?"
"What appearance and personality would a Bloody Mary drink have?"
"Portrait of a goddess as an oyster pearl?"
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