Bree Smith

Bree Smith is a multidisciplinary artist who works primarily in mixed media paintings, sculptures, and murals. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art and is based in Dallas, Texas. Bree’s work highlights themes of futuristic abstraction and surrealism and serves visual narratives, inviting viewers to contemplate the intersection of imagination and reality.

Bree’s work has been featured in various publications, including Create! Magazine, I Like Your Work, PIKCHUR Magazine, and Dallas Style & Design Magazine. In 2022, Bree curated an impactful all-female exhibition entitled “Realms of Reality” at Deep Ellum Art Company gallery. This endeavor not only showcased her commitment to promoting gender inclusivity in the art world but also underscored her role as a curator and ability to execute thematic cohesion.

With a portfolio spanning traditional media, outdoor murals, and curation, Bree’s work weaves together futurism, idealism, and surrealism in a tapestry of visual storytelling.

Artist Statement

Through my “Emergence” series of paintings, I’m exploring the disconnection between our inner lives and the external world through the visual narrative of colorful, high-fashion astronauts depicted as transcending time and reality. The astronauts' helmets obscure the faces and emotions of each subject, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own inner selves. I draw inspiration from science fiction media and the enduring essence of human nature, observing the timeless aspects of our behaviors and interpersonal dynamics.

For this body of work, I use a saturated spectrum of color to evoke feelings of hope and whimsy, reflecting my idealistic approach to life. For the work in this series, I am not using any paintbrushes—only my fingers—to apply and mix oil paint directly onto either canvas or wood panel, creating a closer connection between myself and the work.