Michael Smither

This screenprint is a reproduction of an original painting.

The original drawings and painting are in a collection of the Govett Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth.

From the artist:

“There are actually 2 gloves in this arrangement of them, as left on the bench top after the dishes were done. I needed them left undisturbed while I was working on the drawings, so I put a fence around them.”

– Michael Smither

Image Size: 435 x 470 mm
Paper Size: 750 x 560 mm
Limited edition of: 68

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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