Peter Smith’s Mummy! captures the imagination with its whimsical charm and emotional warmth. Known for blending playful fantasy with bold colour, Smith creates a world where innocence and curiosity take centre stage.
At the heart of the piece is a delightful figure rendered in vibrant purples and deep blues, with wide, expressive eyes that radiate emotion and invite connection. The character seems to leap from the canvas, surrounded by a backdrop that is both dynamic and soothing.
Smith’s attention to detail is evident in the rich textures and soft gradients, giving the work a tactile depth. As with much of his art, Mummy! carries narrative hints—inviting viewers to imagine the story behind the character’s gaze and to reconnect with childhood wonder and comfort.
Blending humour with heartfelt expression, Mummy! is more than just a visual treat. It brings a sense of joy and nostalgia to any space, making it a captivating addition to both contemporary and eclectic interiors. This piece is a celebration of imagination and the enduring bonds that shape us.
| Medium: | Giclée |
| Format: | Paper |
| Size (Framed): | 60 x 59 cm |
| Size (Unframed): | 31 x 32 cm |
| Signed: | Yes |
| Limited Edition: | Edition Artist Proof A/P2 of 29 |
Peter Smith has established himself as one of the UK’s leading naïve artists, with a large back catalogue of limited editions spanning (initially) paper and canvas editions, sculptures and of course original paintings. His editions remain highly collectable & sort after.
As of 2024, his story based naïve artwork have been in constant publication since 2005! which is no small achievement in the fast moving UK art market.
His ‘Impossimals’ (created by himself & his wife Jayne Smith) characters are comedic and zany interpretations of people & their habits, I see them as cartoon-like ‘hippo’ characters, and they seem to get up to all sorts of mischief over the years including: drinking, eating chocolate & ice-cream, making cakes and baking!
Over time, Peter has also experimented with other collectables including keyrings, cufflinks, compact mirrors, paper weights and best selling calendars which I believe he publishes himself for his fans. However, it is without doubt his hilarious limited edition sculptures, often accompany artwork of the same name, that have sold equally as well as his prints. As of 2024 Peter has released at least 25 sculptures editions.
Peter is versatile and has turned his award winning style to other subject matters. In 2015 he released ‘Peter Smith – The Lost Alice Collection’, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carol’s ’Alice In Wonderland’ series – characters that have captured the hearts of children and adults for generation – with 4 amazing sculptures and 6 wonderful canvas limited editions.
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