Geoffrey Todd Smith: Colorful patterns for you to stare at

I just came across the amazing work of Geoffrey Todd Smith, an artist and pattern-maker extraordinaire hailing from Chicago.

Smith gets a lot of the inspiration for his work from a variety of sources including nature, man-made objects (like games, puzzles, etc.) and just about anything that exhibits some sort of odd color or pattern. He says:

My work is an expression of my experiences, memories and interests. I am compelled to make images to communicate visually with the viewer. I love engaging in a nonverbal conversation with the viewer that elicits a tangible response to abstract information. I have always liked to dazzle myself! If I don’t think it looks cool why should I expect you to?

Heh, he sounds like my kind of artist! You can view more images at the Western Exhibitions gallery where Smith exhibited in 2007.

If you’re in the Chicago area, you can see Geoffrey Todd Smith’s work in person at the Hyde Park Art Center until May 4, 2008.

More artwork inside!!!