Nick Smith is an artist who explores the theme of class within the context of the built environment through video collages and photographic installations. He draws inspiration from his personal experiences growing up in Merseyside during 1982-2003, a period he believes has been overlooked in UK history. His archive of photographs, videos, and research materials, compiled from his work as both an artist and property inspector, serves as the primary source material for his work. Smith's goal is to create images that evoke a sense of connection between the past and present, focusing on moments of arrival and departure in public space, regional identity, memory, and recent history.
The idea that division is something that can bring us together is embedded within his practice. This creates a space for an alternative narrative to arise - allowing the viewer to circumnavigate black and white thought patterns pushed on us by social media and increased segregation. Finished works enable deep and impactful engagement with contemporary political and historical events in short, sharp doses across physical and digital displays.
Recent / Upcoming
May 19th, 2023
'051' at WCCD X HYPHA Studios Unknown Screens. 32 Saffron Hill, Farringdon, London, https://hyphastudios.com/event/unknown-films-screening-night/
May 19th, 2023
'051' at WCCD X HYPHA Studios Unknown Screens. 32 Saffron Hill, Farringdon, London, https://hyphastudios.com/event/unknown-films-screening-night/
May 11th - July 15th, 2023
'Y2K' showing in Duncan Poulton's show 'Imagine What We Can Do Tomorrow https://www.divisionoflabour.co.uk/exhibitions/imagine-what-we-can-do-tomorrow
'Y2K' showing in Duncan Poulton's show 'Imagine What We Can Do Tomorrow https://www.divisionoflabour.co.uk/exhibitions/imagine-what-we-can-do-tomorrow
Friday 28th April, 2023
Showing '051' at Two Queens Two Screens. Two Queens Leicester, LE1 1QW
https://2queens.com/events/2queens-2screens-2/
Showing '051' at Two Queens Two Screens. Two Queens Leicester, LE1 1QW
https://2queens.com/events/2queens-2screens-2/
23 April - 7 May, 2023
Arbeit Studios Launch. Arbeit, 310c Green Lanes, London, N13 5TT.
https://www.arbeit.org.uk/
Arbeit Studios Launch. Arbeit, 310c Green Lanes, London, N13 5TT.
https://www.arbeit.org.uk/
March 9th - April 30th, 2023
Daily screening of Y2K. a collaborative moving image with Duncan Poulton. TACO gallery, Cygnet SQ, London, SE2 9EF.
https://taco.org.uk/Bookshop-Daily_Y2
Daily screening of Y2K. a collaborative moving image with Duncan Poulton. TACO gallery, Cygnet SQ, London, SE2 9EF.
https://taco.org.uk/Bookshop-Daily_Y2
Contact
nrt.smith@gmail.com
nrt.smith@gmail.com
