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Dianne Smith Biography
Dianne Smith's work has evolved from a unique and powerful mix of
afro-cubism and surrealism, to a fully expressed emotion of abstract
expressionism. Her intriguing and compelling minimalist abstracts are
haunting and beautiful. Ms. Smith's abstract work represents her inner
connection of self. Her paintings reflect the artistic and spiritual
journey that has enabled her to find her voice as a painter.
Often compared to the
likes of Richard Mayhew and Norman Lewis, her work has the ability to
incite our emotions with lush palettes and expressive brushstrokes. She
creates provocative and meaningful imagery that challenges the viewer to
see and consider pure color. While her work remains rooted in her African
origins, its purpose is more universal. She puts it this way: "human
civilizations and cultures all have Africa
as their mother and are therefore more similar than we realize. I want my
work to justly portray that connection, the essence of human existence,
and thereby possibly affecting the whole of mankind for the better".
Smith, once
represented by UFA Gallery in Chelsea has
shown throughout the Tri-State area, as well as, California,
Miami, North Carolina,
and Arkansas.
Her work has been exhibited with noted artists including Norman Lewis,
Frank Bowling, Samella Lewis,
Chakai Booker, and Howardena Pindell. In 1995, she presented esteemed
Poet and Author, Dr. Maya Angelou and Broadway Dance Choreographer George
Faison each with one of her most celebrated pieces: Spirit of my
ancestors "I" and "II."
Dianne Smith is a Bronx native of Belizean descent. She attended the High School of Music and Art, the Otis Parsons
School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her works are
also in the private collections of Danny Simmons, UFA Gallery, OJ Simpson,
Rev. and Mrs. Calvin O. Butts, III and Vivica A. Fox. |
