Paul Smith

Artist Statement

I am a full-time artist making figurative hand-built ceramics and limited edition sculptures.  My subject matter is our relationship with the animal world, the inspiration coming from a love of nature, art and European folk stories.  Adhering to the principle that less is more, the shapes of my animal sculptures are as simple as possible.  The style is bold and semi-abstract with graceful sweeping curves and simplified details.

Smith P4.jpg hand built ceramic 47x32cm Blue horse
Smith P1.jpg. iron and marble resin. 42x25cm. Last Dance
Smith P1.jpg. iron and marble resin. 42x25cm. Last Dance
Smith P2.jpg hand built ceramic 40x127cm Minotaur
Smith P2.jpg hand built ceramic 40x127cm Minotaur
Smith P3.jpg hand built ceramic 42x32cm
Smith P3.jpg hand built ceramic 42x32cm