I am a professional fine artist based in the historical town of Buxton. Through the use of vibrant colour, intricate pattern and detailed decoration, I explore and celebrate the richness of our architectural heritage. I believe that my background in design, a keen eye for detail and a love of travelling gives me a unique perspective on the built environment: bringing together complex elements and abstracted motifs with a rich colour palette. I have exhibited my work both in the UK and Europe, including at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours Exhibition in London.
2024
Pam Smart
Artist Statement
‘aDOORnments’ is a collection of door knockers, escutcheons, doorknobs, letterboxes and other door features from French doors, brought together in a meticulously detailed watercolour painting. The elements have been arranged in a grid pattern on one full sheet of imperial sized watercolour paper. Framed size 83cm x 83cm.
‘Blue Tiles’ is inspired by the collection of ceramic tiles in the Arab Hall at Leighton House. I have used elements and motifs from Iznik and Damascene tiles to create this complex tile pattern in watercolour and ink. Framed size 68cm x 68cm.
‘Tramlines’ in acrylic, ink and collage combines architectural elements and trams from the Crich Tramway museum. With a colour palette inspired by the vintage trams this painting also incorporates detailed pattern work, tram tickets, three vintage trams, signs and museum buildings. Framed size 100cm x 77cm.
‘Crescent Architectural’ a painting in acrylic blends architectural elements from both the exterior and interior of the Georgian Crescent building in Buxton. The painting features detailed plaster decoration, balustrade, Georgian windows, arches, chandeliers and the sweeping facade of the crescent. Framed size 100cm x 77cm.