Contact
Kara lives in Brooklyn near a canal.
Contact her at info@kara-smith.com
Artist Statement
Social Memory has great influence over the way our culture perceives its history.
I am fascinated by what we humans choose to remember, and what we choose to forget.
My work explores memory as a tool of personal and historical significance. I salvage archetypal images from dreams, memories and personal stories, drawing from the redundant myths and cultural symbols which shape the collective subconscious.
Generally without any predetermined direction, my work invokes an open interpretation of history, all the while maintaining a sense of familiarity.
Education
2001-2003 BFA, Art Institute of Boston, MA
1998-2001 Long Island University at C.W. Post, NY
Spring 2001 LIU at Regents College, London, UK
Selected Exhibitions
| 2010 |
Pierce Henry Productions, New York NY The Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY The Peace Project, Max Lang Gallery, New York, NY ArtHamptons International Art Fair, Bridgehampton, NY 6x6x2010, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY The Great Pop-Up Art Show, Dumbo Arts Center, Brooklyn, NY Solo Show, Fall Cafe, Brooklyn, NY |
| 2009 | Poison, Curious Matter, Jersey City, NJ Windows Brooklyn, Smith Street and Court Street, Brooklyn NY |
| 2007 | Nightshift II: Hidden Hands, White Box, NY, NY |
| 2006 | Annual Fall Show, Pier 14 BWAC, Brooklyn, NY Annual Spring Show, Pier 14 BWAC, Brooklyn, NY Transformations, Pier 14 BWAC, Brooklyn, NY Square Foot Show, Art Gotham, NY, NY |
| 2004 | Waking Persephone, Vernon, NJ |
| 2003 | Senior Exhibition, The Art Institute of Boston, MA Fine Arts Show, The Art Institute of Boston, MA |
| 2002 | Skin, The Art Institute of Boston, MA |
Grants/Awards
2001-2003 The Art Institute of Boston, MA
Collections
The Art Institute of Boston, MA
Long Island University, Brookville, NY
Professional Experience
Wardrobe dresser/technician, Metropolitan Opera, New York, NY
Studio Manager/ marketing coordinator, Studio Milo, Brooklyn, NY
Programs Assistant, CUE Art Foundation, New York, NY
Preparator, Ace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA & Beverly Hills, CA
Gallery Assistant, Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
Production Experience
Art Director ”Grocery Store Musical,” Director Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere
Art director Tina Parol’s “Who´s Got Your Money Now?” Universal Motown, Video Promo
Asst. art director Animal Collective’s “Summer Clothes,” Music Video
Art director & stylist “It’s Okay to Look,” Match.com, Web Campaign 2008-2009
Production designer “Private Nature,” Director Dan Gold, Short Film
Asst. stylist (Art & wardrobe) “Miss March,” Fox Atomic, Marketing video for feature film
Prop stylist “IBM Simple Icon Campaign,” Art Director Liz Engelhardt, Commercial Print
Set designer & prop stylist “The Greater Good,” Directed by Chris Pilaro & Kendall Nelson, BNP Pictures
Set designer “Charged,” Writer/Director Jennifer Ostrega, Off-Broadway Performance
Asst. Set Designer “She’s Wild Again Tonight,” Director Fia-Stina Sandlund, Feature Pilot
Production designer “After the Parade,” Director Vikram Gandhi, Short Film
Assistant prop “Questions Are Sexy,” Ask.com, Web Commercial
Production Asst “Ultimate Prom,” Universal Motown, TV Segment
Props Dave Hill’s “Big Brother,” Superdeluxe.com, Comedy Short
Props Rebecca Drysdale’s “L Word Rap,” Superdeluxe.com, Music Video
Production asst ”Don Omar,” MTV, Album Promo