Size: 400mm x 400mm Frame: 640mm x 640mm

Medium: Gicleé print on archival paper

Edition: 13/20

Framed

Lionel Smit  is a South African artist known for his contemporary portraiture executed through large canvases and sculptures. Born in 1982 in Pretoria, South Africa, Lionel Smit is a contemporary artist known for his monumental canvases and sculptures. His work is characterized by a symbiotic relationship between painting and sculpture, often exploring themes of identity and emotion. Smit's artistic style blends abstract and figurative elements, drawing inspiration from his surroundings and the people in them. He has gained international recognition with exhibitions in London, Hong Kong, and New York, and his work has been featured in prestigious publications and public installations.

Smit's work has been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London where it received the Viewer’s Choice Award, as well as selected as the 'face' of the BP Portrait Award 2013. In 2016, Smit, in collaboration with Cynthia-Reeves Gallery, installed a public art installation, ‘Morphous’, in New York’s Union Square. He received a Ministerial Award from the South African Department of Culture for Visual Art.

Why "Absolution" Was Created:

"Absolution" is part of Lionel Smit's ongoing commitment to using his art for social impact. This piece is specifically linked to supporting local non-profit organizations, with proceeds from its sale going towards helping vulnerable children. Smit's artistic process is deeply personal, often reflecting his fascination with the emotional depth and complexity of the human face. By creating "Absolution," he aims to not only showcase his artistic skill but also contribute to a cause that resonates with his values of compassion and social responsibility.

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CONTACT DETAILS:

Auctioneer: The Grove Schoombee Foundation NPC

Contact No: 0827706506

Email: [email protected]