Flutter

Being deaf, expression is always physical and visual. Smith is a fabric collage artist who transforms found textiles into new compositions. She repurposes, reorganizes, refreshes and redefines the original materials. Conceptually, her work moves along two main paths. “Many pieces explore formalist concerns—what appears as chaotic composition often builds upon a hidden geometric structure. I also probe surrealist narratives, where objects interact to suggest elusive, dreamlike stories.” Often, these two approaches intertwine. “My process is typically unplanned. The act of assembling elements itself uncovers connections, direction and cohesion. Following the right impulse at the right time often leads me to the final piece.”