Spark Birds

Fiona Smith returns to Michael Reid Murrurundi with a brilliant suite of portraits that set Australian native birds amid pattern-rich interiors, where clashing motifs amplify her subjects’ plumage and personality. Richly layered, sumptuously detailed and bursting with colour, the works revel in theatrical poise as regal sitters strike dramatic poses against intricately ornamented backdrops in an exuberant collision of rococo décor and natural drama. Building on the strength of her previous exhibitions – all immediate hits with collectors – Smith’s new series sharpens her signature blend of charisma, wit and decorative verve.

Paintings from this exhibition are now available to preview at Michael Reid Murrurundi. Please contact amandamackinlay@michaelreid.com.au for acquisition enquiries.