Tilford Art Group Dianne

Belizean DrumOil on canvas, 20 x 16, $1600 EthiopiandreamOil on canvas board, 20 x 16, $1600 groundswellinghaiti Oil on canvas board, 20 x 16, $1600InAccraOil on canvas board, 20 x 16, $1600Ruins Of The CongoOil on canvas board, 20 x 16, $1600Absence Of Color 6Oil on paper, 42 x 69, $3000Absence Of Color 1Oil on paper, 42 x 44.5, $2500Absence Of Color 2Oil on paper, 42 x 51, $2500Absence Of Color 3Oil on paper, 42 x 45, $2500Absence Of Color 4Oil on paper, 42 x 48, $2500Absence Of Color 5Oil on paper, 42 x 44, $2500WhiskOil on canvas, 36 x 24, 2006, $3500A New Dayoil on canvas, 12x23, 2001, $2000An Old Worldoil on canvas, 20x16, 2007, $2000Another Lifeoil on canvas, 20x16, 2007, $2000Bluegreen acrylic on canvas, 30x15, 2005, $2500Caught In The MiddleOil on canvas, 10 x 10, 2003, $1250Eruption of Joyoil on canvas, 8x8, $1100Hidden Meanings Thoughts TruthsOil on canvas, 36 x 24, 2006, $2400 Hush and ListenOil and acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24, 2006, $2400I Foly acrylic on canvas, 8x8, 2006, $800One Bright Spotoil on canvas, 12x9, 2004, $1250On This Journeyacrylic on canvas, 12 x 12, 2005, $1450Supposing Righteousnessacrylic on canvas, 12 x 12, 2006, $1450The Simple Thingsoil on canvas, 24x18, 2006, $2200Turning Pointacrylic on canvas, 24x24, $2400Weary Bluesoil on canvas, 24x18, 2007, $2200Dianne SmithDianne Smith's work has evolved from a unique and powerful mix of afro-cubism and surrealism, to a fully expressed emotion of abstract expressionism. Her intriguing and compelling minimalist abstracts are haunting and beautiful. Ms. Smith's work represents her inner connection of self. Her paintings reflect the artistic and spiritual journey that has enabled her to find her voice as a painter.Often compared to the likes of Richard Mayhew and Norman Lewis, her work has the ability to incite our emotions with lush palettes and expressive brushstrokes. She creates provocative and meaningful imagery that challenges the viewer to see and consider pure color. While her work remains rooted in her African origins, its purpose is more universal. She puts it this way: "human civilizations and cultures all have Africa as their mother and are therefore more similar than we realize. I want my work to justly portray that connection, the essence of human existence, and thereby possibly affecting the whole of mankind for the better".Smith, once represented by UFA Gallery in Chelsea has shown throughout the Tri-State area, as well as, Philidelphia, California, Miami, North Carolina, and Arkansas.Her work has been exhibited with noted artists including Norman Lewis, Frank Bowling, Samella Lewis, Chakai Booker, and Howardena Pindell. In 1995, she presented esteemed Poet and Author, Dr. Maya Angelou and Broadway Dance Choreographer George Faison each with one of her most celebrated pieces: Spirit of my ancestors "I" and "II."Dianne Smith is a Bronx native of Belizean descent. She attended the High School of Music and Art, the Otis Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her works are also in the private collections of Danny Simmons, Cicely Tyson, Terry McMillan, Rev. and Mrs. Calvin O. Butts, III and Vivica A. Fox. This is a text box which has a scrollbar enabled.As you add text longer than the box size the scrollbar will appear.Double click here to edit and add your own text.