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Peter and Jayne Smith, creators of one of the most collectable and beloved series of fine artworks, have returned with a remarkable new collection full of colour, popular culture references, parody and an insatiable love for finding the fun in life.
Subverting brand products and taglines all in the name of good fun, the collection started way back in 1974 when Peter Smith was only a child.
“My life was easy; I had no money, mortgage, job or social media to worry about. All I was interested in was cartoons, comics and pocket money; a 10p piece every week was like gold dust to a 7-year-old”.
With the rise of Pop Art after Andy Warhol and his famous soup cans, in the mid-sixties the Topps Company created a series of collectable trading cards/stickers featuring Pop Art parody artworks of well-known brands for children which served as early inspiration for this collection.
“I dreamed of one day being skilled enough to pull off my own quirky parody versions of consumer items, this dream took me through childhood, into the teenage years and my adult life with little result. I cherished the stickers from 1974 and even though they look a little dog eared they are still in my desk drawer.”
With intricate details and vibrant colour giving the artworks a surreal and captivating quality, the famous brands are transformed into bold pop art parodies through sophisticated still life technique and The Smith’s signature humour. A significant and deeply nostalgic collection for The Smith’s these new artworks are visually stunning and represent the fulfilment of a long-held artistic aspiration!
Find out more about The Shelf Life collection here or alternatively shop more Peter Smith art here.
Peter and Jayne Smith, creators of one of the most collectable and beloved series of fine artworks, have returned with a remarkable new collection full of colour, popular culture references, parody and an insatiable love for finding the fun in life.
Subverting brand products and taglines all in the name of good fun, the collection started way back in 1974 when Peter Smith was only a child.
“My life was easy; I had no money, mortgage, job or social media to worry about. All I was interested in was cartoons, comics and pocket money; a 10p piece every week was like gold dust to a 7-year-old”.
With the rise of Pop Art after Andy Warhol and his famous soup cans, in the mid-sixties the Topps Company created a series of collectable trading cards/stickers featuring Pop Art parody artworks of well-known brands for children which served as early inspiration for this collection.
“I dreamed of one day being skilled enough to pull off my own quirky parody versions of consumer items, this dream took me through childhood, into the teenage years and my adult life with little result. I cherished the stickers from 1974 and even though they look a little dog eared they are still in my desk drawer.”
With intricate details and vibrant colour giving the artworks a surreal and captivating quality, the famous brands are transformed into bold pop art parodies through sophisticated still life technique and The Smith’s signature humour. A significant and deeply nostalgic collection for The Smith’s these new artworks are visually stunning and represent the fulfilment of a long-held artistic aspiration!
Find out more about The Shelf Life collection here or alternatively shop more Peter Smith art here.
Husband and wife duo Peter and Jayne Smith are a British artistic partnership and creators of one of the most collectable and beloved series of fine artworks, including their trademark Impossimal creatures which have gained a dedicated following among art enthusiasts for their unique blend of humour, creativity, and artistic craftsmanship.
Together they have created the Lost Impossimals™, Lost Alice™ and Impossimals® series, which feature his beloved characters in a range of humorous scenes and situations. The Impossimals have gained a dedicated following among art enthusiasts for their unique blend of humour, creativity, and artistic craftsmanship.
In 1995, we opened our first-ever gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon. With just one goal in mind - to make our art accessible to all - our fledgling company began to spread its roots.
Every piece of art is mounted, glazed or framed by hand, with our bespoke framing service selected by our creative department.
Our foundations are built on a passion for art, and many of our staff (and collectors!) have been with us from the very beginning.
Our dedicated team of art consultants is on hand to offer you tailored advice.
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