SMITH

SMITH's artistic practice, encompassing photography, film, and research, explores the permeable nature of human identity.

Biography of SMITH

SMITH was born in 1985 in France. His educational background is impressive, spanning prestigious institutions across Europe and North America. His journey began at the Paris-Sorbonne University in 2007, followed by studies at Aalto University in Helsinki (2009). In 2010, he earned a degree from the renowned Ecole de la Photographie in Arles, France. SMITH then honed his craft further at Le Fresnoy - Studio National (2012). Most recently, he completed his PhD at UQAM in Montreal in 2022.

The artist has received several awards, grants, and accolades, including the Abivax Photography Award (2018). 

SMITH's solo exhibitions include "Désidération" at Galerie Christophe Gaillard in Paris (2024), "Outre" at Vox - centre de l’image contemporaine in Montréal (2023), "Smith (Archives)" at Espace C - Christian Egger in Neuchâtel (2023), "Spectrographies" at Musée des Beaux-Arts in Le Locle (2019), "Désidération: Prologue" at Galerie Les Filles du Calvaire in Paris (2019), and many more.

Currently, the artist lives between Paris and Montreuil, continuing to work.

SMITH's Art Style

SMITH's artistic journey is a continuous dialogue between theoretical inquiry and creative expression. This dialogue fuels his exploration of the fluid and multifaceted nature of human identity, encompassing its transformations, adaptations, and the permeable borders that define it. Unbound by traditional categories, SMITH creates installations that seamlessly integrate photography, sculptures, film, new technologies, dance, and performance.

SMITH's creative process includes polycephalous research and a vibrant collaboration with researchers, scientists, philosophers, and artists from diverse fields. Together, they imagine "world-works," installations that transcend time and boundaries.

His work disrupts genres and disciplines, driven by a deep curiosity (cura) about the world. This curiosity encompasses everything from the earthly to the celestial, the human to the non-human, the visible to the invisible. It's a blend of imagination and fiction brought to life.

He embraces a wide range of tools, from thermal cameras and drones to neon lights and metal prints. These technological elements become more than tools - they weave mystery and dreams into his ever-evolving artistic tapestry.