Ken
Smith's still lifes, landscapes, and images of the female form evoke
feelings of simplicity, naturalness, and spirituality. His toned
black & white and handcolored images have been compared to Haiku
poetry, and is collected widely.
Mr. Smith's photographs are in the permanent collection of the Museum
of Fine Arts, Houston, as well as in other collections the world
over. Well known for his still-life work, Ken centers on subject
matter from nature. "Over time I have become aware that imbued
within these subjects are the recurring themes of impermanence and
change. For me, the subjects I find to use and the arrangements
I create from them show simple truths and ultimate beauty."
Ken Smith uses medium and large format cameras. Like his themes,
his techniques tend to be simple and minimal. He works only in black
and white, often split-toning or handcoloring prints.
The Benham Gallery has available a limited number of prints by Ken
Smith. We believe art is best sold on a one-to-one basis and will
generally provide any reasonable information about the arist, including
the artist's resume, background, and the availability of books and
prints for sale. The Benham Gallery accepts most major payment types
and transactions can be carried out by e-mail, phone, mail, or better
yet - by stopping by in person so we can familiarize you with the
the work. The pictures on this site are no match compared to seeing
the real thing in person.
Visit Ken online at
http://www.kensmithart.com.
