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Burn Rate No. 8 | Drawings by Sally K. Smith Artist. Item composed of paper
Burn Rate No. 8 | Drawings by Sally K. Smith Artist. Item composed of paper
Burn Rate No. 8 | Drawings by Sally K. Smith Artist. Item composed of paper
Burn Rate No. 8 | Drawings by Sally K. Smith Artist. Item composed of paper

Created and Sold by Sally K. Smith Artist

Sally K. Smith Artist

Burn Rate No. 8 - Drawings

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Reclaimed Materials

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Made In USA

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This is from a series of drawings and paintings made with charcoal created by the artist from US dollars. The dollars were collected by investors in the burn rate project. This project questions the value of art and art investment.

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Item Burn Rate No. 8
As seen in Private Residence, Freiburg, Germany
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Sally K. Smith Artist
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2020
Oil paint is a partner in my artistic process.

I live and work in Berkeley, California.

I create charcoal from unique materials such as money, food, documents and plants. These materials have meanings that I can integrate into a drawing or painting. I have developed methods for applying these unconventional charcoals to surfaces. Sometimes I will use found objects as templates. Often these relate to the meaning of a piece. Most of my charcoal pieces are minimalist and conceptual. Some revolve only around pattern or gesture. The materials become a partner in my artistic process.

Many of my large oil paintings explore patterns. I majored in music and have always been drawn to patterns and variations. Oil painting is my preferred medium because I can make the paint feel expressive and not mechanical. My patterns are largely freehand and evolve as I create them. By remaining flexible with my intentions I can decide which elements of a pattern should move forward.

I also create figurative paintings. These are tethered in the world around us. I build up my paintings with several layers. Many of my marks are ambiguous and contain elements from different layers. This creates a vibration and uncertainty that engages the viewer. I like my figurative paintings to hover between the real and the dream. As such, old photos and movies often provide inspiration. I also paint many landscapes related to travel.