
"It has been a real joy and a pleasure to get to know their very different methodologies, influences and obsessions, but most of all to sit alone in the fine gallery space and look – sinking into an almost trance-like state." Dr Peter Hill. Associate Professor Fine Art RMIT University.
Intro
Bernadette Smith MFA is a contemporary artist and art educator who has exhibited internationally. Her work has been collected in Germany, USA, Singapore and Australia. Dr Mark Elliot-Ranken has been working as an artist and arts educator for three decades both within Australia and internationally. His work has been collected by both public and private collectors such as the Earl Lew collection in Singapore, the Prudential collection, USA and IGL Australia. Elliot-Ranken has completed a PhD at Newcastle University as well as lecturing in Fine Arts and is exploring the impact of travel on artists.Buy from select galleries such as Linton and Kay Galleries in Perth or Graphis Art and Framing in Sydney or visit smithrankenART studio by appointment at Unit 10, 20 - 28 Maddox Street, Alexandria in Sydney. email: bernadettesmithart@yahoo.com.au or markelliotranken@yahoo.com.au
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Recent foyer installation at Chrissie Cotter Hall in Camperdown
Ancestor Boat

1.5 x 3 metres acrylic on canvas
Equinox 1 and 2

archival dye sublimated print on aluminium circle and acrylic block print
Resurgence

1500 x 1500 mm
Nocturne

150 x 150 cm oil on canvas
Small Enigmas

90 x 110 cm acrylic on canvas painting by Mark Elliot-Ranken
Equivalence 2 by Bernadette Smith

152 x 122 cm oil on canvas
smithrankenART at Danks Street Gallery

Virtual exhibition tour
View the 2012 catalogues below for a selection of work best viewed large by clicking the icon 2nd from the right of viewer below.
Catalogue of recent paintings
2013 smithrankenART catalogue
2012 smithrankenART catalogue
Foyer of smithrankenART studio

Warm Front by Bernadette Smith
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