Smith’s most recent body of work portrays a series of hauntingly beautiful bird skeletons. These intricate drypoint etchings higlight the incredible fragile form of the birds once the decaying process begins.

These pieces speak to a wider conversation surrounding the natural life cycles that occur on Earth. They are portraits of creatures, existing in a form different to that which we ordinarily see them; but their beauty is still present.

Through this body of work the viewer is presented with an alternative perspective on death. This perspective suggests that death and decay are still an opportunity for a new form to take shape and exist quietly amongst its chaotic surroundings.

Sleeping #1, 2022

Drypoint etching on paper

210mm x 297mm

Sleeping #2, 2022

Drypoint etching on paper

210mm x 297mm

Sleeping #3, 2022

Drypoint etching on paper

210mm x 297mm

South African born artist, Pippa Smith has a multidisciplinary practice that lies within commercial and conceptual contexts.

Working as a head art teacher, Smith is trained in a wide range of processes, but her professional work often manifests itself in the form of illustration and printmaking.

Most recently, Smith has been selected as the resident artist for the London Chamber Orchestra, where she has been producing illustrative lino prints to represent each season of music.