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Artist

Pete Smith

Abstract compositions that translate digital stills into a dialogue on environmental change and collective anxiety.

16 Works

About Pete

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Pete Smith is a Canadian painter and art writer based in Bowmanville, Ontario. He serves as a studio instructor at OCAD University, having earned his BFA from York University in 1998 and an MFA from the University of Guelph in 2007. His practice is characterized by abstract painting derived from computer animation sequences and digital stills. Through these visual explorations, Smith addresses recurring themes of environmental change and collective anxiety.

Visual voice

Smith’s aesthetic utilizes digital stills and animation sequences to create layered abstract compositions. His work translates technological imagery into a painterly language that explores the tension between the natural world and modern societal concerns.
Abstract PaintingDigital Animation InfluenceEnvironmental ChangeCollective AnxietyCanadian ArtLinear Sequences
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Pete Smith — questions answered

Where is Pete Smith based?

He is a Canadian artist based in Bowmanville, Ontario.

What is his educational background?

He received his BFA from York University in 1998 and an MFA from the University of Guelph in 2007.

What are the primary themes of his work?

His paintings explore recurring themes of environmental change and collective anxiety.

How does he incorporate digital media into his painting?

His style is derived from computer animation sequences and digital stills.

Where can I see his work in public collections?

His work is held in public collections including the TD Bank and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

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