Intimate Observations | Artist Talk & Private Viewing

Why we picked it

This exhibition brings together works spanning her multidisciplinary practice in jewellery, printmaking, drawing, and enamel. Born in Vancouver and based in British Columbia, Jan Smith has developed a body of work deeply informed by close observation of the natural world and a sustained engagement with material process. At the heart of the exhibition is an invitation to slow down and attend to the details often overlooked in everyday life. Smith’s practice reflects a sensitivity to surface, texture, and transformation, particularly through enamel, a medium that balances precision with moments of unpredictability. Through mark-making and material manipulation, her works reveal an intimate dialogue between artist and object. Alongside finished works, visitors will be invited to engage with unfinished pieces through touch, offering insight into Smith’s process and the tactile relationships at the core of her practice.