Heart & Soul
Steve Smith - Dla'kwagila
Twelve years since his first solo exhibition with us, Steve Smith – Dla’kwagila returns with a dynamic new collection that reflects both his artistic growth and the evolution of his distinctive approach to color, structure, and contemporary design.
This latest body of work showcases some of Steve’s most detailed creations to date, featuring two intricately crafted bowls, two striking spirals, and three extraordinary paintings developed over many months. In a rare departure from his signature large-scale format, Steve has miniaturized elements of his best-known works, creating highly unusual and collectible pieces that reveal an exceptional level of precision, focus, and intensity. These intimate works are the result of painstaking dedication and are unlikely to be repeated in future collections.
Known for his passion for bold color, strong composition, and expressive contemporary take on traditional formline, Steve continues to push the boundaries of his creativity through these pieces, and through the  larger multi-panel paintings he included in the collection. This exhibition brings together some of his strongest work in the medium — vibrant, confident pieces that celebrate movement, balance, and the emotional power of design.
This new exhibition offers collectors and visitors a wonderful opportunity to experience the depth, energy, and craftsmanship of an artist continuing to evolve after more than two decades of creative exploration.
Twelve years since his first solo exhibition with us, Steve Smith – Dla’kwagila returns with a dynamic new collection that reflects both his artistic growth and the evolution of his distinctive approach to color, structure, and contemporary design.
This latest body of work showcases some of Steve’s most detailed creations to date, featuring two intricately crafted bowls, two striking spirals, and three extraordinary paintings developed over many months. In a rare departure from his signature large-scale format, Steve has miniaturized elements of his best-known works, creating highly unusual and collectible pieces that reveal an exceptional level of precision, focus, and intensity. These intimate works are the result of painstaking dedication and are unlikely to be repeated in future collections.
Known for his passion for bold color, strong composition, and expressive contemporary take on traditional formline, Steve continues to push the boundaries of his creativity through these pieces, and through the  larger multi-panel paintings he included in the collection. This exhibition brings together some of his strongest work in the medium — vibrant, confident pieces that celebrate movement, balance, and the emotional power of design.
This new exhibition offers collectors and visitors a wonderful opportunity to experience the depth, energy, and craftsmanship of an artist continuing to evolve after more than two decades of creative exploration.
