Biography
Ian Rayer-Smith's work conveys an immense energy through a striking use of color. The abandonment of all intellect connects his work to the essence of a true painter, where the brushstrokes are deliberate but free.
“I am influenced by the Abstract Expressionists - for their emotional rawness and mark making, and also by the Renaissance - for composition, light and movement. Onto these I layer influences from contemporary culture and my own personal experience. I aim to instill a classical feel into my work whilst finding new visual paths, with the result hopefully being an exploration of the purpose of painting itself."
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