ABSTRKT Nº 518 ( Turn on the red light ) Print

Brian Smith is a self taught artist, born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area. Bold, organic, raw, industrial are just some of the words that come to mind when thinking about his art. Simply put, his art is a culmination of innate artistic abilities and a strong passion for all things unique and offbeat. Possessing an unconventional sense of aesthetic whether it involves art, music, style, etc., Brian has always been drawn to abstract art. Heavily influenced by the greats who revolutionized the world of art in the 20th century, Brian developed a huge appreciation for minimalist expression, where nothing obscures one’s relationship with the movement, color and texture. He’s driven by the moment in time, guided by the feelings evoked from individual colors allowing the painting to evolve in a pure unadulterated way. Undermining the concept of an artist having to conform to a single cohesive style, Brian loves to experiments with different tools, techniques and colors until something unpredictable, unexpected and yet just right appears on canvas.