Paul M. Smith (photographer)
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Paul M. Smith is a photographer and course director for the BA Hons Photography course within the Coventry University Department of Media and Communication
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Smith originally studied Fine Art, between 1991 and 1995 at Coventry University
and as part of his course he undertook a research project into contemporary art which included living on an Aboriginal reserve for four months.
After completing his degree at Coventry he completed a Masters degree in Photography at the Royal College of Art
. During this time he examined the meaning and construction of masculinity
, concentrating on the cultural and visual creation of various alpha male identities.
He has subjected various forms of heroic behavior to incredible scrutiny. Smith has traveled from 'Soldier' via 'Action Hero' to arrive in his current body of work, the forensic vision of death presented as a new series called 'Impact'.
Smith’s commissioned work includes pieces. for Channel 4, Mattersons, and the CD cover for Robbie Williams
Sing when you’re winning.
Smith’s work can also be found in Digital Art by Thames & Hudson
, Blink by Phaidon
, Porn? by Vision On, I Am A Camera, and 'The Saatchi Gallery' by Booth-Clibborn.
His work has been shown at the Saatchi Gallery
, Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil in Mexico City, Technisches Museum Wien
in Austria and the Australian Centre for Photography.
Coventry University Department of Media and Communication
The Department of Media and Communication is part of Coventry School of Art and Design in Coventry University. It is located within the Ellen Terry Building, which is a £7 million refurbished 1930s cinema in the centre of Coventry, UK....
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Smith originally studied Fine Art, between 1991 and 1995 at Coventry University
Coventry University
Coventry University is a post-1992 university in Coventry, West Midlands, England. Under the terms of the Further and Higher Education Act of 1992, the institution's name was changed from Coventry Polytechnic to Coventry University...
and as part of his course he undertook a research project into contemporary art which included living on an Aboriginal reserve for four months.
After completing his degree at Coventry he completed a Masters degree in Photography at the Royal College of Art
Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art is an art school located in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s only wholly postgraduate university of art and design, offering the degrees of Master of Arts , Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy...
. During this time he examined the meaning and construction of masculinity
Masculinity
Masculinity is possessing qualities or characteristics considered typical of or appropriate to a man. The term can be used to describe any human, animal or object that has the quality of being masculine...
, concentrating on the cultural and visual creation of various alpha male identities.
He has subjected various forms of heroic behavior to incredible scrutiny. Smith has traveled from 'Soldier' via 'Action Hero' to arrive in his current body of work, the forensic vision of death presented as a new series called 'Impact'.
Smith’s commissioned work includes pieces. for Channel 4, Mattersons, and the CD cover for Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams
Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
Sing when you’re winning.
Projects
Publications and exhibitions
In 2004, Goliath published 'Paul M Smith, Photographs', this book cataloged his work from 1997 – 2004.Smith’s work can also be found in Digital Art by Thames & Hudson
Thames & Hudson
Thames & Hudson is a publisher of illustrated books on art, architecture, design, and visual culture. With its headquarters in London, England it has a sister company in New York and subsidiaries in Melbourne, Singapore and Hong Kong...
, Blink by Phaidon
Phaidon
Phaidon is an ancient Greek name that may refer to:*Phaedo of Elis, a philosopher*Phaedo, one of Plato's dialogues named after Phaedo of Elis who appears in it*Phaidon Press, a publisher...
, Porn? by Vision On, I Am A Camera, and 'The Saatchi Gallery' by Booth-Clibborn.
His work has been shown at the Saatchi Gallery
Saatchi Gallery
The Saatchi Gallery is a London gallery for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985 in order to exhibit his collection to the public. It has occupied different premises, first in North London, then the South Bank by the River Thames and currently in Chelsea. Saatchi's collection, and...
, Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil in Mexico City, Technisches Museum Wien
Technisches Museum Wien
The Technisches Museum Wien lies in Vienna , in Penzing district, on the Mariahilferstraße 212....
in Austria and the Australian Centre for Photography.