Symbols And The Art Of Abstract Language

These prints are an additional thread of work I have recently been exploring. 

I started off by drawing several hundred symbols, completely spontaneously, then picked out several I felt had some kind of resonance.

I then had to learn how to do some basic screen printing. I also had to learn about the qualities of the paper and how the choice of paper affects the final outcome.

I became interested in the relationship between different symbols, in different colours.

I think abstract, symmetrical shapes are the most natural and simple forms of communication, as it is in art. Our own alphabet is composed of shapes, when assembled in to words communicate a vast complexity of meaning.

I became very interested in developing another language that could evoke interpretative concepts, and found that by doing so the means to describe new ideas and ways of thinking is infinite.

These are open to interpretation, but are in themselves playful yet sophisticated works to reflect on.

Silkscreen prints on Somerset Newsprint Velvet and Saunders Waterford archival paper,
Limited edition

These prints are available to buy on request. Click the link below for more on my website.http://www.markelliottsmith.co.uk/original-prints.html

Giclee Print In A New Home

Giclee print I sold recently, framed and looking great in a new home. 

From my original painting, 'The Cataclysmic Conundrum Of Undeterminable Forces' 

Giclee Print on smooth high white 100% cotton paper, 76.2 cm 

If you are interested in one of my prints, please take a look at my giclee print page on my website, 

http://www.markelliottsmith.co.uk/giclee-prints.html

All my Giclee prints are professionally printed at www.imagecentre.com

This is one of my larger prints, although  I am happy to discuss alternative sizes on request.

More intaglio collagraphs

Working from another plate, printing a new design based on the movement and elements of my paintings, variée edition of 10-15.

Intaglio Collagraph prints
Black on 190 gsm Saunders Waterford Paper

Intaglio Collagraph Printing

Tough day at work in the studio print room, inking up and wiping down the mount board plate ready for the the press.

Working towards a variée edition of prints, each one being a little different in resulting effect.

I love how through the process of printing, the outcome is so unique, depending on how much ink is on the plate at the time, how dry the paper is, or for whatever reason. 

These prints are based on elements influenced by my large scale, colour paintings in acrylic. These prints play with similar dynamics and visual characteristics, yet are more simplified and subtle.

Art Gemini Prize 2016

Me with my painting at the Art Gemini Prize in London last night. Very successful show, great to be part of it. See more of the exhibitors work at @artgeminiprize 

Commissioned Mural for 15 Great Pulteney Street

I am very grateful to have recently had the opportunity to paint a mural in my style of work at 15 Great Pulteney Street in Bath, a brand new luxurious boutique townhouse hotel, currently being redeveloped, soon to open. The commissioned artwork will be on permanent display on the top floor in one of the guest rooms. 

Working on the mural at 15 Great Pulteney Street, Bath


I am very pleased with the result. I look forward to seeing the work in completion of the room.
See here for more information on the hotel. http://no15greatpulteney.co.uk

Finished Piece / Acrylic paint / 2016

Relief Printing

Trying out some relief printing on mount board. These designs are influenced by the playful movement and energy of my large scale paintings, although much simplified in terms of scale, imagery and colour, using only black ink.