About

Alexandre is pleased to present a selection of eight paintings and six works on paper by Vincent Smith (b. 1929, Brooklyn, New York; d. 2003, New York, New York). Utilizing an array of mixed mediums, including sand, cut cord, and thick cracked surfaces, this selection of works from the 70s and 80s arose from Smith’s extensive travels in East and West Africa, and powerfully invokes his deep connection to the people and history he encountered there.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Smith decided to become an artist after attending a Cezanne exhibit at the MoMA in 1952, quitting his job at the post …