Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Keir Smith. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Keir Smith's work often involves taking images from Italian Renaissance paintings and turning them into three-dimensional pieces.
The work is a Cad printout by Keir Smith from the late 1990s to 2001.
Keir Smith's work often involves taking images from Italian Renaissance paintings and turning them into three-dimensional pieces. He was part of a project called Close Encounters of the Art Kind, which included an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
You can learn more about Keir Smith's style and other works by looking up the artist: Smith, Keir.
Overview
This CAD printout, titled 'Untitled', is a work by Keir Smith, created between the late 1990s and 2001. It represents an early stage in the development of a sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The work relates to Smith's ongoing exploration of religious themes, drawing on imagery from Italian Renaissance paintings. The piece is connected to the artist's meditations on death and may reference the crown of thorns worn by Christ.
Technique & Style
Smith's practice involves translating two-dimensional images into three-dimensional forms. This CAD printout exemplifies his use of digital technology to create sculptures that often incorporate elements from art historical sources.
History & Provenance
The work was created during the period when Smith was involved in 'Close Encounters of the Art Kind', a collaborative project that culminated in an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Keir Smith made quiet, spare watercolors and early digital prints in the late 1990s–2000s.
