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Kim Smith

My collages are meant to be intimate and thought provoking. They should evoke a peaceful, quiet and simultaneously compelling response from viewers. One often finds a humorous or unexpected element within the frame.

As a result of living in and traveling extensively throughout Europe, I am greatly influenced by the Dada, Bauhaus, and Wiener Werkstätte movements, as well as Russian Constructivism.  I like working with old material – pieces of paper from everyday life such as photographs, letters, and book pages.  I find pleasure in gathering old things to savor for later use.

I am honored to have had my work in the de Young Open Exhibit. And to currently have a piece at the Hastings Contemporary in the beautiful UK.

If you are interested in seeing my collages in person, please call me at 415 621-8608 (landline) or email me at Kim@StudioKimSmith.com. (There is an email link on the right.) We’ll find a time for you to visit the Shipyard. Also, there are many unframed pieces available at Inclusions Gallery – 627 Cortland Ave. in Bernal Heights, 94110.

You may also view and purchase work directly from my own website by clicking here.

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Sky #12 Cow on the Right, 4" x 4", 150.
Sky #13 Tower in the Middle, 4" x 6", 250.
Sky #14 Merged Trees with Green, 8" x 8", 400.
Sky #15 Sunrise with Red, Orange, and Pink, 8" x 8", 400.
Oval Gray's Anatomy Anterior, antique papers 1893, 9" x 11" mounted on rag paper 14.875" x 18.625", 700.
Oval Gray's Anatomy Ear, antique papers 1893, 11.625" x 15" mounted on rag paper 17.625" x 21.5", 900.
Close-up of Large Oval Gray's Anatomy Ear
Aldine Circles w. Red, antique papers c. 1870s on rag board, 11.375" x 16" contemporary black frame 13.625" x 18.625", 700.
Close-up Aldine Circles w. Red
Aldine Pink Clouds, antique papers c. 1870s on rag board, 11.375" x 16" contemporary black frame 13.625" x 18.625", 600.
Close-up of Aldine Pink Clouds, Peace Love Happiness Prosperity Kindness Grace Compassion
Aldine Blue Deer, antique papers c. 1870s on rag board, 11.375" x 16" contemporary black frame 13.625" x 18.625", 600.
Close-up of Aldine Blue Deer
Just because it's recyclable doesn't make it OK. Antique and vintage papers on rag board, 10.25" x 15.5" in 16" x 20" black frame, 700.
Black Ball, antique papers on rag board, 7.875" x 9.625" in 16" x 20" contemporary black frame, 550.
Oval XL Village, 275 pieces antique paper c. 1870s, paper size 34" x 40.75", 2800.
Oval XL 275 Palms, antique papers c. 1870s, paper size 34" x 40.75", 2800.
Oval Just Ducky, collage of vintage papers c. 1930s, paper size 13" x 15", 700.
Oval Elephant, collage of vintage papers c. 1930s, paper size 13" x 15", 700.
Encourage Courage, antique papers on rag board, 6.25" x 7.75" in 16" x 20" contemporary black frame, 850.
Ledger #13 Balls, antique papers on rag board, 10.5" x 15.375", unframed, 500.
Close-up of Ledger #13
Ledger #143 ABC, antique papers on rag board, 10.5" x 15.375", unframed, 500.
Labelscape Express, vintage household stickers on rag board, 8" x 13.25", 475.
Labelscape Long Prepaid, vintage household stickers on rag board, 8" x 15.25", 550.
Peoplescape Diagonal Dress, vintage photos on rag board, 6.5" x 3.25" matted and framed to 16" x 13.25" in black frame, 450.
Small Flags on Bucolic Landscape, antique papers c. 1870s, artwork 16" x 11.375", 600.
Aldine Blue Labels #2 Witch Hazel, paper size 16" x 11.375", 600.
Sky #16 Keep the Windows Clean, 8" x 8", 400.
Sky #17 Six Birds East of the Sun, 8" x 8", 400.
Sky #18 Merged Trees with Pink Rectangle, 8" x 8", 400.
Oval 275 Kitten with Yarn, paper size 30" x 36 3/8", 2600.
Oval 275 Two Cows in River, paper size 30" x 36.375", 2600.
Cloverleaf - Back of Betty, paper size 22.25" x27.25", 1200.
Cloverleaf - Thinker, paper size 22.25" x27.25", 1200.
Oval Medium Bust, antique papers c. 1870s, paper size 17.75" x 21.375", 900.
Oval Medium Pikes, antique papers c. 1870s, paper size 17.75" x 21.375", 900.
Oval Large Midnight, antique papers c. 1870s, paper size 22.25" x 27.25", 1200.
I want to know - cherries/poison, antique papers on rag board, 7.625" x 9.625" in 13.25" x 16" contemporary black frame, 475.
Green Scene w. Blue Labels, antique and vintage papers on rag board, 6" x 9.25" in 11" x 14.5" contemporary black frame, 500.
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