ARTIST BIO

HARRIS SMITH

Harris Smith is based in Melbourne and  has been a successful professional artist for over 40 years. Trained in traditional  painting techniques and methods, and with qualifications and experience in secondary art education, the artist has studied Australian painting throughout life and using nature as an important  source has evolved a personal approach to subject matter which is sensual, evocative and joyous. 

The artist is inspired by the haunting beauty of the Australian landscape and draws on imagery from gardens, pastoral areas, coastal scenes, towns and cities and keenly observes the human interaction within these places. Travels across Europe have also provided rich sources of inspiration.

Harris Smith responds to subject matter with a skilled and sensitive treatment  of form, light and colour. With reference  to some aspects of early impressionists, the artist adds emphasis  through a selective vision which creates a lyrical comment and strong sense of place.

Harris Smith is the recipient of many prizes and awards including Camberwell, Castlemaine, Brighton and Box Hill Rotary Art Exhibitions. The artist has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions nationally since 1978 and is represented in many private and some civic collections in Australia and overseas.