Michael Smither

“My mother loved blue and white china.

The morning I left New Plymouth, to live up North, she gave me a thousand dollars and we shared a farewell cup of tea.

Before I left I made a drawing of our cups… there is now

both a painting and a print of this occasion”. – Michael Smither

Limited edition of: 80

Michael Smither is a contemporary New Zealand artist renowned for his work as a painter and printmaker. His work often depicts everyday life, landscapes, and domestic scenes, characterised by strong compositions, clarity, and a distinctive use of colour.

Smither’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in observation, where his precise, sharp-edged style captures not just the appearance of his subjects but their inherent structure and atmosphere. His work is often concerned with the interplay between form, light, and space, lending his compositions a striking clarity and sense of balance. This analytical approach extends to both his paintings and prints, where simplified forms and carefully modulated colour create a heightened sense of reality.

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