Exhibition by Andy Smith at Soma Gallery, Bristol
25th June 2011 - 20th August 2011
Private View Friday 24th June 6-9pm
Soma Gallery, Bristol presents new work by Andy Smith in its new gallery premises. The summer show will include a set of 14 new large artworks, hand screenprinted by Andy and featuring his distinct hand lettering and visuals. They deal with bold statements, strange visitors, warnings from gurus, the thoughts of Captain Scott and other random themes. Accompanying these prints will be an eclectic collection of new 3D arrows and moose heads, totes, stickers,pointy creatures and one sad lonely, goldfish.
Hastings based illustrator Andy Smith studied at Brighton University and the Royal College of Art. When not working for clients such as Orange, Nike, McDonalds, The Guardian and Faber and Faber he can be found in his studio by the sea in Hastings printing books and posters which he has exhibited in the UK, France, USA and Australia. Specialising in silkscreen printing Andy’s work combines illustration and typography to create images with humour, energy and optimism, executed with a handmade tactile feel. Illustrating for 13 years, his work has won D&AD, Creative Circle and AOI awards and been featured in numerous books and publications.
A few teaser pics can be seen on Andys flickr here.
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