caitlin.smail/artist

Caitlin Smail, BA, MA Cantab

Caitlin Smail was born in New York but grew up in London. Her grandfather was the American artist and photographer, Curtis Moffat (See Curtis Moffat: Experimental Photography and Design 1923-1935 at the V&A until end of April 2008, featuring abstract 'photograms', society portraits, and designs for interiors.)

She studied for a diploma in Fine Art at the the Academie de Porte Royale in Paris before going up to New Hall College in Cambridge to read Art History.

In 2004 she graduated from Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London with a BA in Fine Art.

She now lives in North London with her 2 children. For more information about her current/upcoming exhibitions see below.

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Artist's statement

My current perspective centres on art as a therapeutic outlet for traumatic and repressed memories of events and situations. The complex nature of mortality, loss and emotional trauma often render their expression difficult or impossible because so much is tied-up deep within the subconscious. Using a wide range of media (paint, photography, 3-D construction) and a range of complimentary stimuli (like music, lighting, visual obstruction and work environment) and combining some of the products of these differing media and techniques, I experiment with ways to give voice to the subconscious.

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CURRENTLY SHOWING

Image: drawing to music

Music in Mind: Notations on a Theme

The influence that music has on our state of being, our perception of events and the visions that our imaginations play before our eyes when we relax enough to appreciate them, are all captured here. As if the chords that make up the pieces of music inspiring these images were aggregated over time and processed visually to embody the tones, passions and underlying reasoning that connect the visual, the auditory and the spiritual.

At the Seymour Practice, 30 Cumberland Mansions, Seymour Place, London, W1H 5TF from April 5th until 23rd June. Viewing by appointment only. Please contact: info@seymourpractice.co.uk

NEXT EXHIBITION: Secrets and Shadows

THE TWILIGHT WORLD OF 'THIRTEEN'

To accompany the paperback launch of the novel ‘Thirteen’ by Sebastian Beaumont, this group of 13 artists (organised by Caitlin Smail) have come up with a collection of intimate images that explore what lies within. Each artist undertakes their very own personal voyage of discovery, through their artwork, to the very core of their psyche.

This haunting collection of paintings, drawings and assemblage makes for a moving and arresting exhibition.

Artists include:
Samantha Allflatt, Elaine Arkel, Roxy Botkin, Jules Cowan, Edward Draper, Candace Imison, Ben Lees, Patrick Moffat, Laura Murgia, Caitlin Smail, Toby Wilkinson and Shelly Wyn-De-Bank

The show runs from Monday 12th May until Sunday 18th May with a Private View on Tuesday 13th May.

Visit: Foyles Gallery - signings and events