Exhibition
Meet the Artist: Si Smith
21 Oct 2020
Left Bank Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
In an exhibition of journeys, passers-by and private moments, these small drawings capture transient details and minute observations of city life.
Si Smith is a Leicester-born illustrator and artist who has lived and worked in Leeds since 2004. His practice is built upon a strong foundation of observational drawing. As well as making prints and creating comics, he teaches and curates, including previous exhibitions at Left Bank Leeds.
Si's exhibition at Left Bank collects over 200 of his small drawings, created over the last five years. Divided into three sections - Garden, Journey and People - the work captures tiny and often fleeting snapshots of life.
The 'Garden' drawings were created during mindful morning coffee rituals outside, while the 'People' collection portrays Leeds folk spied from the window of the bus. 'Journey' finds the artist in the passenger seat of the car, or on the train, seeking solace and solitude in the landscapes passing by.
See the exhibition at Left Bank from 14 October to 27 November, 10-5 weekdays and 11-4 weekends. Si is also hosting a Meet the Artist event and a drawing workshop, where you'll learn tips and techniques for creating your own observational drawings.
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