Megan Smith

Megan Smith, athlete and artist. Thought provoking, emotionally charged are phrases that come to mind when describing the common theme of this artists work. Through her creativity ; the pain, heartache and suffering that the Artist has endured, in the pursuit of her purpose ; finds its truest expression on the canvas. Tales of personal struggles, noble triumphs, and idle confusion are what South African artist Megan Smith's paintings are composed of. The image, either synonymous in tone or all-consuming in color, references individual experiences that have directed, or somehow influenced Smith's current role as a creative. Her past as an athlete nurtured her love/obsession/craving and necessity for movement in her life. Movement and its multitude yet to be explored through her IDEOKINESIS series, is also an integral part of her process. IDEOKINESIS, by definition, ideas in motion. With movement at the heart of the process, the body becomes an instrument that executes the inner workings of the Artists mind, and her WHY behind taking on each concept. In an attempt to show what can only be seen and felt, and not explained. A peephole into this intimate world. Passion, pitfall, tragedy, triumph and vulnerability.