Description
Obscura by Lionel Smit is a limited edition art monograph published to accompany the Obscura exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami. The book showcases Smit’s portrait-based work, presenting a curated selection of paintings and sculptures from the collection.
The publication centres on themes of identity, particularly how it is shaped, perceived, and redefined within contemporary society. Through his distinctive portraiture, Smit explores multicultural and multi-ethnic representation, capturing individuals whose identities are fluid and influenced by shifting social and cultural contexts.
The book functions primarily as a visual showcase, documenting the evolution of Smit’s work within this series while offering insight into the conceptual framework behind the exhibition. His use of form, texture, and composition reflects an ongoing engagement with questions of belonging, perception, and transformation.
Obscura is suited to collectors, art enthusiasts, and readers interested in contemporary portraiture and conceptual art. As a limited edition publication, it also holds appeal as a collectible item connected to a specific international exhibition.
