A.J. Smith (artist)
A.J. Smith (born 1952) is an American printmaker, artist, and professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.[1][2][3] Smith's primary mediums are graphite pencil and printmaking. He is known for his large scale graphite portraits.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Smith was born in Jonestown, Mississippi.[5] received a BFA in painting and printmaking from Kansas City Art Institute and an MFA in painting and printmaking from Queens College, City University of New York.[5][6]
Personal life
[edit]A.J. Smith is married to Marjorie Williams-Smith.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Find of a lifetime: Abandoned artworks form basis of compelling show at Arkansas museum | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". Arkansas Online. May 29, 2016.
- ^ "Little Rock artists to present exhibit, lecture". University of the Ozarks. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ Spivey, Aprille Hanson (December 8, 2018). "A Catholic you want to know: Aj and Marjorie Williams-Smith". Arkansas Catholic.
- ^ Smith, Dianne (2008). Collaborations: Two Decades of African American Art : Hearne Fine Art 1988-2008. United States: Blue Lotus. p. 92. ISBN 9781607251309.
- ^ a b Messenger, Special to the News (May 10, 2024). "Michelson Museum of Art opens 'Shared Visions' exhibition". Marshall News Messenger.
- ^ Staff, Little Rock Soirée (2023-08-01). "Artist Spotlight: Aj Smith". Little Rock Soirée. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ "'BLACK FIELDS': Brutality of crops production | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". Arkansas Online. September 14, 2024.
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