BIO

COMING NEXT

WRAPPED | Christmas Group Show | Opening 19 November

Bringing together work by 23 gallery artists, this show offers a diverse mix of paintings, sculpture and works on paper. Taking place at 182 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland.

About Dianna Smith

Dianna Smith is a Tauranga-based contemporary oil painter whose work explores the quiet details of everyday life. Her realistic paintings draw on domestic scenes, familiar objects and daily routines, bringing a considered focus to moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.

Natural light, shadow and rich colour shape Smith’s approach. Working at a larger-than-life scale, she gives familiar subjects a heightened presence, drawing attention to their subtleties and the intimate connections they hold.

The slow, deliberate process of oil painting is central to her practice, allowing time for patient observation and reflection. Her work invites viewers to pause and find a sense of shared connection in the ordinary.

Browse Dianna Smith’s available oil paintings below, or enquire about a piece.

Stories & interviews

Slowing Down to See: Q&A with Dianna Smith