{"product_id":"drawing-31","title":"Drawing 31","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal Drawing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePencil on paper \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned by Michael D Smither \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMDS 17\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReleased 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrawing is Floated\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight bleached wood frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDrawing on paper 145 x 205mm\u003cbr\u003eFramed                 310 x 365 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMichael Smither \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSELECTED DRAWING SHOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoin us to view and discuss Michael Duncan Smither's 40 Working Drawings exhibition at CR Exhibit Space, Coromandel Town, NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurated by Christine Rabarts \u003c\/strong\u003eDip Art (Hons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpen 10am - 4pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDates:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFriday 20th October- Sunday 29th October 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVenue:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCR Exhibit Space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24 Wharf Road, Coromandel Township, NZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Exhibition Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStep into the captivating world of contemporary art as Michael D Smither CNZM, a revered New Zealand artist, unveils his latest collection of working drawings. Immerse yourself in a journey of delicate lines and intricate details that encapsulate the essence of Smither's artistic genius. These working drawings, a precursor to his larger masterpieces, offer a glimpse into the artist's creative process, showcasing his unparalleled ability to bring life to paper through a stroke of a pen or brush. Explore the nuances of form, light, and emotion, as Smither's art continues to challenge conventional boundaries and spark new conversations within the contemporary art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Exhibition Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA diverse array of working drawings, each a testament to Smither's mastery of form and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInsightful glimpses into the artist's vision and methodology, allowing art enthusiasts to connect with the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEngaging narratives that accompany the drawings, offering a deeper understanding of the artist's inspirations and aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn opportunity to witness the evolution of Smither's artistic language and its impact on the New Zealand contemporary art landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoin us for this extraordinary exhibition, where art enthusiasts and admirers of Michael D Smither's work come together to celebrate a lifetime of dedication to artistry and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Artist Brief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2004 Smither was awarded the CNZM (Companion to the New Zealand Order of Merit) for Services to Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Michael has been painting for over 66 years and is renowned as one of our most recognised master painters in New Zealand and his paintings are held innumerable public collections including Auckland Art Gallery and Te Papa Tongawera Museum of New Zealand and prominent private collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In art history books Smither is filed under hard-edge realism as the most prominent painter of this prominent homegrown school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring his long and prolific career, Michael Duncan Smither has found continuing inspiration from his immediate environment. This has resulted in a large body of work that is synonymous with the New Zealand landscape and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Smither paints coastal and mountain landscapes, family and children, domestic objects, and religious symbols. Michael also has a continued interest in reflections with a large collection of famous colour works that are strongly influenced by his knowledge of music and harmonics. Michael has held many prestigious one-man shows in New Zealand and Australia and has been included in many group exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Smither","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47255300407596,"sku":"Drawing 31 MDS","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/6026\/files\/31_michaelsmitherdrawingsshow.jpg?v=1697705822","url":"https:\/\/www.breadandbutter.co.nz\/products\/drawing-31","provider":"Bread \u0026 Butter Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}