Blu Smith at the Avenue gallery - October 2017

Blu Smith - Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Light at The Avenue Gallery

The Avenue Gallery is pleased to present Blu Smith’s 3^rd. solo exhibition, Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Light. Nov. 3 to 14, 2016 

 “This dynamic line from Dylan Thomas’ famous poem, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”, encompasses the essence of this collection. One of the central themes of my paintings has always been about capturing the light. It’s about the ability to harness that fleeting moment where the light burns with intensity or smolders with the glow of an amber. It’s a fight to hold to that perfect moment in life before it transitions to a different state and dissipates forever. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. “ 

BC born Blu Smith completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Victoria in 1993. His mature style as an abstract painter began as an exercise to free himself from the technical constraints of realism. Nonrepresentational abstraction became a creatively freeing direction that evolved into his unique voice as an artist. His early influences included the abstract expressionists of the New York School, most notably Willem De Kooning, Mark Rothko and Robert Motherwell. Blu exhibits his work locally and internationally in Europe and the United States.

Blu Smith at The Avenue Gallery

Fragmented - 42x42 - Mixed Media

Dynamic Abstracts 

Jan. 3 to 15, 2014 

Blue Smith at The Avenue Gallery

The Ripple Effect


Blue Smith 
Evolution
Feb. 22 to March 7, 2013
opening reception: Fri. Feb. 22 @ 5 pm  

Blue Smith has captured international attention with his recent participation in Red Dot Miami. This upcoming exhibition is an opportunity for discerning clients and corporations, who have followed his evolution, to further develop their collections.

Artistic pairings exhibition series at The Avenue Gallery

The Avenue Gallery introduces “Artistic Pairings”, a series of mini shows featuring two or three artists each showcasing up to 6 paintings. These week- long events will take place in March, April, May, September and October of 2012.

The first in the series features Ron Parker and Blu Smith March 17^th – March 23^rd.  

The artists will be in attendance on Saturday Mar 17^th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm for a chance for the public to view and ask questions about the creative process.

The gallery will feature a wine pairing for each event to stimulate repartee and joyful banter.

For additional information please contact Heather at The Avenue Gallery

heather@theavenuegallery.com

Blu Smith at The Gallery at The Mattick's Farm

Exhibit runs until May 20, 2010
Open 7 days a week 10 - 5:30 p.m.