Shelby K. Smith is a modern geometric artist whose work explores the harmony of color, shape, and space. Her bold compositions are rooted in simplicity, using clean lines and vibrant color palettes to evoke balance, energy, and a sense of calm. Each piece is a visual meditation - designed to both ground and uplift - inviting the viewer into a world where structure meets emotion. .

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Color is at the heart of her work. She see it as both a subject and a medium, capable of shifting perception, creating rhythm and inviting an emotional response. Smith is drawn to bright, bold and saturated shades and likes to incorporate different textures and finishes into her artwork.

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Her artistic influences reflect her affinity for clean lines and innovative color use. Artists like Mark Rothko, Frank Stella and Josef Albers resonate deeply with her. She appreciates their focus on minimalism, repetition, and precision - qualities that define her own work. At the same time, Smith draws inspiration from the past, weaving historical colors and design motifs into her artwork.

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Smith focuses on large-scale and oversized paintings, including works that are designed to span across multiple panels. The nature of this work invites the viewer to be present and fully immerse themselves in the colors and the vastness of the canvases themselves.