Approved: 21.03.2013

Ian Rayer-Smith

Artist, Consultant, Curator, Gallerist, Maker

Approved: 21.03.2013

My artistic inspiration draws from various sources, as much from the techniques of the Old Masters as it does from our everevolving contemporary culture. My primary aim is to create paintings which deliver a powerful emotional impact, or which exude a captivating force of energy. For me, the essence of painting lies not so much in what is represented, but rather in how it will affect the viewer. My art is an amalgamation of influences, from the Abstract Expressionists to the Renaissance, combining emotional rawness and mark-making with the timeless elements of composition, light, and movement.

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    Artist Statement

    My artistic inspiration draws from various sources, as much from the techniques of the Old Masters as it does from our everevolving contemporary culture. My primary aim is to create paintings which deliver a powerful emotional impact, or which exude a captivating force of energy. For me, the essence of painting lies not so much in what is represented, but rather in how it will affect the viewer. My art is an amalgamation of influences, from the Abstract Expressionists to the Renaissance, combining emotional rawness and mark-making with the timeless elements of composition, light, and movement.

    My work is further shaped by contemporary culture and my own personal experiences. I infuse a classical essence into my
    creations while exploring new visual paths, ultimately delving into the very purpose of painting itself. My pressing urge is to use
    paint to explore new forms which will ultimately carry emotional weight. I try to never recreate an image. Instead, I may use it as a
    reference point for moving from one painting to the next. I want my paintings pose a series of questions, rather than offering clear-cut statements or narratives. I find joy and satisfaction in this pursuit, as the process becomes a reflection of my continuous search for something that may remain elusive-an exploration without an endpoint.

    Art making is a timeless form of expression predating formal spoken languages which has accompanied humanity for millennia. It
    transcends the boundaries of words. This enables me to communicate emotions and ideas beyond verbal articulation. There is an
    undeniable joy in exploring this fundamental and endless aspect of art. We all possess an innate capacity, and the need, to express ourselves visually. This creative urge remains as strong today as it was when our ancestors lived in caves. The language of painting remains a profound means of fathoming the world and sharing the depth of human experience.

    Ian Rayer Smith

    CV & Education

     

    2018        January            Art Palm Beach, West Palm Beach. U.S.A  Art Fair

    2018        March               Talented Art Fair, London

     

    Current:

    2017                                 Screaming Gander Contemporary Art, Manchester. Solo exhibition

    2017                                 Grafene, Manchester. Permnent exhibition 

    2017                                 The Soden Collection, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Group exhibition.

    2017                                 Cheshire Art Hub, Chester. Group exhibition.

    2017                                 Galerie Nord, Lille, France. Group exhibition

     

    Previous:

    2017    November             JP Art Gallery, Battersea, London, UK. Group exhibition

    2017    October                 Manchester Buy Art Fair, Manchester, UK.  Art Fair

    2017    October                Galerie Nord 49R, Lille, France. Two artist exhibition.

    2017    October                The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London, UK. with JP Art Consultancy and Gallery

    2017     Sept                     D-Contemporary, Mayfair, London. UK. Solo Exhibition. 'It's Art Call' 2017 Winners show

    2017     April                     Zari Gallery, Fitzrovia, London. Solo Exhibition

    2016     October               WCAF, Warrington Museum, Warrington. Group show

    2016     September          Manchester Buy Art Fair 2016

    2016     June/July             GM Arts Prize, Shortlisted Award 2016, Manchester

    2016       March                'All is more is nothing' Solo show, Screaming Gander Contemporary Art, Manchester

    2016       February            'Neo Renaissance' Fishslab Gallery, Whitstable. Solo show

    2016       January              'Artrooms London 2016, International Art Fair

    2015       October              'Romantica' - 40 small paintings, Screaming Gander, Manchester. Solo show

    2015       August/Sept       'Making up for lost time', Stockport Museum and Art Gallery, Stockport/ Gtr Manchester. Solo show

    2015       July/Sept           'The destruction of anything familiar', Gallery at Bank Quay House, Warrington. Solo show

    2015       June                 'Pure Painting' Bar Gallery, London, NW2. Group show

    2015       May                  'The Open West' The Wilson Art Gallery, Cheltenham

    2015       May                  'The destruction of anything famliar' Screaming Gander, Manchester

    2015       March               'New Artist Fair' 2015, Islington London

    2014      October             'Six Months On' Solo exhibition, Screaming Gander, Manchester

    2014      October             Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival, Warrington Musuem

    2014      April                   'Flabbergasted!' Solo exhibition, Screaming Gander, Manchester

    2013      October             'Synthesis' Festival of Art and Science, Manchester

    2013      August               'Off Kilter' Group Show, Manchester

    2013      July                    'Beautiful Things' Group show, Albert Dock, Liverpool

    2013      June                   'BA Hons Degree Show, Media City, Salford

    2013      May                    '6.3 x 5 (at odds) Joint Show, Piccadilly, Manchester

    2012      April                   ‘New Blood’ Group Show, Manchester

    2011       May                   ‘WFTL' Group Show, Manchester       

    2010      September         GNT Art Exhibition, Solo Show, Manchester

    2010      April                   Centenary Art Show, Group Show, Salford

    2008     April                    Juice Hub Gallery, Solo Show, Bristol