Del Smith

  • Graduated in Fine Art from Natal Technikon, South Africa, in 1976.
  • Gained Post Graduate qualification in Conservation of Fine Art – Oil Paintings – from Gateshead Technical College (University of Northumbria) England, in 1983.
  • Established a professional conservation studio at the Durban Art Gallery, South Africa, under contract to the Durban City Council (1984).
  • Resident Conservator of Paintings at the Durban Art Gallery for 16 years, during which time oversaw the introduction of museum-standard practices for the exhibition, packing and transportation of artworks; also introduced internal climate control within the Gallery.
  • Relocated to Perth WA in 1996 and established a private restoration and conservation studio.

Clients include

The Art Gallery of Western Australia
The Library of Western Australia
Wesfarmers
Bankwest
The Holmes á Court Collection
The Cruthers Collection
The City of Perth
Central TAFE
The University of Western Australia
St John of God Hospital Collection
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Collection

Personal Artwork

Beyond his conservation work, Del is also a fine artist in his own right, painting primarily in oils. He has held numerous exhibitions and is represented in private collections in Perth and South Africa. His work covers a range of subject matter, from still life to landscape and pure abstraction. Examples can be viewed on request and commissions undertaken.

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