About
Rhonda Smith is a contemporary artist known predominantly for her expressive, richly textured seascapes and bathers, where the layering and scraping of paint is as important as her subject matter.
Recent figurative work is inspired by the charm, simplicity and longing of the family album. Tender images such as a boy and his cat, parents at Christmas or a mother and child in the garden - spark both recognition and emotion.
Rhonda's award-winning paintings are held in public and private collections throughout the UK and abroad, including those of Sir Mick Jagger, the Swiss Bank Corporation and Paisley Museum and Art Galleries.
She lives in Renfrewshire, Scotland where she has painted full-time for over 25 years.
Born 1969 Glasgow
Studied
Glasgow School of Art 1987-1991
B.A Hons. Fine Art (Drawing and Painting)
Solo Exhibitions
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
Richmond Hill Gallery, Surrey, 4 Person Show
Flying Colours Gallery, London
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley
Flying Colours Gallery, Edinburgh
Selected Group Exhibitions
2020-2017 The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle
2020-1993 Paisley Art Institute Annual Exhibition, Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
2020-2006 Lemond Gallery, Bearsden
2018-2009 Lime Tree Galleries, Suffolk & Bristol
2015 Royal Glasgow Institute of Art, Annual Exhibition, Glasgow
2008 Thompson’s Gallery, Aldeburgh
2007 London Art Fair, BDC Islington
2006 Thompson’s Gallery, London
2005 Compass Gallery, Glasgow
2004 Aspect Prize Exhibition, Richmond Hill Gallery, Surrey
2003 Discerning Eye, Mall Galleries, London
2002 20th/21st Century Art Fair, RCA London, Flying Colours Gallery
2001 Glasgow Art Fair, George Square, Flying Colours Gallery
2000 Chelsea Art Fair, London, Flying Colours Gallery
1999 Gatehouse Gallery, Glasgow
1998 Flying Colours Gallery, London
1997 Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries London
1996 New English Art Club, Mall Galleries London
1995 John Rae Collection, Smith Museum, Stirling
1994 Historic Scotland, Stirling Castle Gallery
1993 Guardian Art Show, Whiteleys, London
1992 Hunting Observer Art Prizes, Mall Galleries London
1991 Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition, RSA Edinburgh
1990 Christies Contemporary View, RCA London
Awards
Highly Commended Artist, Hunting Observer Art Prizes
Runner-up Young Artist of the Year, Hunting Observer Art Prizes
Winsor&Newton Young Artist Award, Royal Institute of Oil Painters
The Bessie Scott Award, Paisley Art Institute
Aspect Prize Finalist, Paisley Museum and Art Gallery
House for an Art Lover Award, Paisley Art Institute
Public and Corporate Collections
Swiss Bank Corporation
KMM Ltd
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
Thompson Macleod Design Consultants
Hilton International Hotels
William Grant & Sons Ltd
Commissions
Hilton International Hotel, Glasgow
Thompson Macleod Design Consultants, Glasgow
Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
Groups
Paisley Art Institute - Artist Committee Member
Published Works
Coastal Living USA - 2017