“What has always inspired me are the physical properties of paint. Paint is fluid, plastic and has dimensionality. Paint remains flat or casts shadows and can be rendered in all levels of opacity, value and tone. The properties of the medium are infinite in their application and ability to create illusion, mood, response and context.”
Gregory Smith (b. 1965) was raised in the Matney community of Watauga County, NC, where he still lives and works today. His most recent work includes trompe l'oeil and geometric tiling.
Reflecting a keen familiarity of his subjects and mastery of technique, Smith creates layers of symbolism, meaning, and interpretation. His deep and diverse interest in the arts, literature, and history feeds his artistic direction.
An MFA graduate of East Tennessee State University and a BA graduate of Appalachian State University, he is an adjunct faculty member of both institutions.