Artist Profiles
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Miriam Smithers
1. What is your favourite work of art?
It's hard for me to pin down one favourite as I have several that I love. Carravaggio's The Taking of Christ is definitely up there. I always love the play of Light and Dark in this painting. The hard steel armour of the guards against the softness of Christ's face against the huge betrayal of Judas...Beautiful. I am also a huge fan of Jackson Pollock and love the painting Autumn Rhythm No.30....You can lost in the technique of his work. And then there's Renoir's Les Parapluies which I love. A simple colour palette but lots of technique and this is the painting that inspired me to start painting...
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| Jackson Pollock |
2. What artist has been a constant inspiration though out your life?
I guess its Mark O Neill. I love his work. He is a fabulous painter and I had the privilege of taking a Masterclass with him at his Studio.
3. If you could have any work by any artist to hang on your wall who or what would it be?
American Gothic...Grant Wood...Such an iconic image and I was lucky enough to see it in real Life in Chicago. It blew me away and I love how people try to emulate the image in TV, Advertising etc...
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| American Gothic |
4. What would you describe as art and not-art?
This is a hard one as I see Art pretty much everywhere. I do feel something that makes you stop in your tracks, is thought provoking or moves you. Anything that shifts your mood or feelings or even makes you feel uncomfortable is Art. Anything created generically really doesn't move you in this way therefore non-art...
5. Who would your ideal collector be?
Guggenheim. Absolutely!
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| Guggenheim |