PANOPLY: Nick Smith

The show features fourteen new original collage works, revisiting and re-examining themes from Smith’s past exhibitions and career-long conversations. In Panoply, Smith reflects on the iconic imagery that has defined his work to date, taking a moment to look back and embrace the visual language that made him one of our most sought-after artists.

Over the past decade, Smith has staged twelve major solo exhibitions and released over twenty sell-out prints. His distinctive aesthetic, blending vibrant colour, cultural icons, and pixelated compositions, has earned him international recognition for its playful yet meticulous interrogation of language and perception.

This body of work offers a final opportunity to engage with these celebrated themes: a send-off to the imagery that has shaped Smith’s artistic journey. Highlights include microchip reinterpretations of art historical icons such as Son of Man and American Gothic, as well as a return to his acclaimed Psalms series, where his signature humour brings Heinz Ketchup branding to life.

Panoply provides a reflective space to engage with Smith's ongoing artistic exploration in relation to the varying routes his work has taken since 2015. The exhibition encompasses varied aspects of his creative journey, from personal identity to broader cultural commentary, highlighting Smith's nuanced visual language and narrative depth. We invite you to explore this significant milestone exhibition, celebrating ten years of Nick Smith’s dedicated artistic enquiry and creativity.