I am a UK (Bristol) based artist, fascinated by 1950’s objects, with a passion for collecting multiples. I intuitively combine these relics with hand-crafted sculptures, to create a theatre of extraordinary and dreamlike visual poetry. I am influenced by the artists of the surrealist and Dada era, my love of flamenco dance, Gypsy culture and by the enigmatic found object.
I create art that rubs shoulders with the morbid while overloading the senses with bright, beautiful colours and surreal compositions. My work celebrates the beauty and energy of the relic or found object and I cut through this aesthetic with strong themes that investigate the intricacies of the human condition while invoking a sense of tragedy or comedy, or both.
I undertake individual commissions and one off pieces from my collections on this site are also for sale, depending on availability. Prices and commissions on appointment: Tel: +447745846308 or email me – lucie.pink@hotmail.com
Currently located:
Pop up Shop, Stokes Croft Bristol – my studio is based there as well as my stock of rare collectables, curios and vintage clothes and costumes for sale
Curator and proprietor of artist led space and vintage emporiums:
The Temple of Venus, Bristol 2012 to 2014
Wierd and Wonderful Warehouse, Bristol 2011- 2012
Qualifications and recognitions:
UWE Bower Ashton MA Fine Art (Distinction) 2012
Caitlin Art Prize shortlist finalist 2010
UWE Bower Ashton BA Fine Art (1:1) 2009
Shows and exhibitions:
Solo:
Mind your head
Spike Island, Bristol. (MA Show) June 2012
Curios Culture
Gallimaufry Curios Bar, Bristol. May 2012
If you still love me
St Andrews Park, Bristol. June 2011
Dark Felt
Heartfelt Gallery, Bristol. May to July 2011
Its all about you
Triple S Gallery, Bristol. November to December 2009
Group:
Sixteen
Plan 9, The Island, Bristol. (Bower Ashton MA group) June 2011
Lucie Smailes 
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