Daniella Smith

Daniella Smith (born December 26 1992, West London) is a British figurative painter who primarily works with acrylic paint on medium density fiber-board (MDF). She was a student at Kingston University in London from 2011 to 2014. She recently graduated with a BA (HONS) degree in art and design and architecture. Smith has been making art for as long as she can remember. From the age of two, she had a specific wall spot to draw on with anything she could get her hands on, from coloring pencils to mummy’s make up. Both of Daniella’s parents inspire her to follow her dreams and encouraged her to do whatever her heart desires.

Her work explores the ordinary experiences of everyday life. She is driven in capturing fleeting moments and fragmented journeys of everyday people. Everyone has a story to be told. Daniella finds that telling a story through art serves a purpose for humanity.

A believer that memories, recurring moments and storytelling remind us of what it means to be human. When she traveled to Berlin she was so moved by the energy of the culture and people, it made her realized there is beauty in every-day activities such as jogging in winter, commuting on big metal trains and staying at a hotel filled with art.

Witnes...

Kingston University London Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture, Knights Park Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey (2011-2014)

Publications

2019

“Our Ever Changing World: Through the Eyes of Artists: ART & STORY A Moment in Time 2018 INTERNATIONAL EDITION”, United States, Coordinated by Karrie Ross

Awards

2019 Envision Arts Show - Teal - Honorable Mention

2018 Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery Award of Excellence “The Figure” – Honorable Mention

2015 “Figurative” Art Exhibition – Special Merit Award

2011 Shortlist A-Level Summer Exhibition Online Royal Academy of Arts

Online Art Galleries & Shows

2018 Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery “The figure”

2015 September – “Wet Paint” Art Show Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, USA

2015 June – July – Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery “Figurative” Art Exhibition – Special Merit Category, USA

Group Exhibitions

2019

Lavit Gallery - Jack and Jill Foundation

Solomon Fine Art Gallery - Jack and Jill Foundation

2016

Fat Emporium Gallery “Valentine’s Day Special”, Madison, WI, USA

2015

Fat Emporium Gallery, Madison, WI, USA

MAD WOMEN Activist Artist Evolution Collective Gallery – Art Demonstration, Madison, WI, USA

2014

[Techne2] Exhibition, BA (Hons) Art & Design & FDA in Art & Design End Year Show, Kingston College, United Kingdom

Interim Exhibition – [Tech...