Visual Art – Charlotte
Richard + Smith + things = RSMITHINGS. All imagery & framings by me, by hand. Transmogrifying the ordinary into the surreal for your mental-visual delight.
Hi, I’m Richard Smith, aka “rsmithing.” I blend scenes from my surroundings into surreal photomontages. What you see are stylized amalgamations of my everyday world. Art surrounds us, & having an appreciation for that can make life much more meaningful. My process is like carving a sculpture, with the edges of my fingers forming lines to define shapes and reveal serendipitous relationships. Each piece is meticulously crafted with these and other ingredients, using direct touch to form a hierarchy of narrative. A final composition is the culmination of fusing disparate elements into a surreal union. My favorite art gets viewers to consider things in new ways. I believe that’s the most exciting thing about sharing creativity: the opportunity for a mind-expanding encounter. It can happen through words, music, visuals, or just keenly noticing what’s right in front of us at any moment. And it’s a wonderful feeling.