Michael Smither

Paper Size: 690 x 310mm

Image Size: 600 x 180mm

“On a drive to Auckland in the 1960’s when passing the open expanse of the old airport, you could see the inexorable swelling of the land towards the peak of the moutain. Infil of buildings has now hidden this view from teh north bound traveller”

– Michael Smither

Image Size: 180 x 600 mm
Paper Size: 310 x 690 mm
Limited edition of: 75

Michael Smither is a contemporary New Zealand artist renowned for his work as a painter and printmaker. His work often depicts everyday life, landscapes, and domestic scenes, characterised by strong compositions, clarity, and a distinctive use of colour.

Smither’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in observation, where his precise, sharp-edged style captures not just the appearance of his subjects but their inherent structure and atmosphere. His work is often concerned with the interplay between form, light, and space, lending his compositions a striking clarity and sense of balance. This analytical approach extends to both his paintings and prints, where simplified forms and carefully modulated colour create a heightened sense of reality.

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