Mark Elliot Smith- Crescendo

Great art should be socially, emotionally and culturally liberating, dynamic and exciting, while visually and distinctively appealing. This exhibition epitomises this dream.

In Smith’s paintings, the painted, often pure white background creates a space from which the imagery can arise. There is a rhythm and symmetry tied in with the apparent chaotic nature in the work. Almost synaesthetically, counterpoint, timbre and melody can be heard while viewing the paintings, in the contrasts of colour, hue and tone.

There is a figurative, dance-like aspect in the work, each painting forming a composition, a dance in motion, shapes making patterns in space, such as in ceremonial dance with costumes and flying colours.

Private view 7 January, 6pm to 8pm.