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Myles Smutney (b. 1983) is a Brooklyn-based artist exploring the darker side of beauty through her silkscreen prints, pen-and-ink illustrations and mixed-media installations. Born and raised in Chicago, she received her training through brief interludes at both SAIC in Chicago and SVA in New York City, followed by a partial tattoo apprenticeship. Borrowing from the iconography of classic tattoo flash and punk rock subculture, Smutney endorses a homegrown, D.I.Y. attitude.
She examines themes of mortality through reoccurring imagery, such as picturesque roses, expressive skeletons, and striking women. These momento moris embody the fragile and fleeting nature of life.
But all is not bleak in Smutney’s universe; symbols of fortune, strength, and eternal love are woven into her compositions.
She dabbles in fashion, collaborating with designers, participating in live screen printing events, and fabricating her designs on new and repurposed clothing. Currently, she is celebrating her work reinterpreting the 1940s pin-up girl for her 2010 calendar, "Nuthin' But Trouble".
Smutney has shown her work at TRUST Gallery, and WWAGallery, among others. Having created installations for Urban Outifitters, Quimby’s Bookstore, and Una Mae’s Freak Boutique as well as painting a custom messenger bag for Chrome.
She has recently completed the "Culture Vulture" t-shirt design for Against Me! as well as several illustrations for Pabst Blue Ribbon and Camel.
She last co-curated "Wild Card" a tarot inspired show alongside Heather Gabel and Ana Maria Cerniglia at Johalla Projects in Chicago.
Written, in part, by Melissa Marinaro.
Fabulous Wolf Shirts are reprinted!
And available NOW!
Check the store!!!
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Myles Smutney (b. 1983) is a Brooklyn-based artist exploring the darker side of beauty through her silkscreen prints, pen-and-ink illustrations and mixed-media installations. Born and raised in Chicago, she received her training through brief interludes at both SAIC in Chicago and SVA in New York City, followed by a partial tattoo apprenticeship. Borrowing from the iconography of classic tattoo flash and punk rock subculture, Smutney endorses a homegrown, D.I.Y. attitude.
She examines themes of mortality through reoccurring imagery, such as picturesque roses, expressive skeletons, and striking women. These momento moris embody the fragile and fleeting nature of life.
But all is not bleak in Smutney’s universe; symbols of fortune, strength, and eternal love are woven into her compositions.
She dabbles in fashion, collaborating with designers, participating in live screen printing events, and fabricating her designs on new and repurposed clothing. Currently, she is celebrating her work reinterpreting the 1940s pin-up girl for her 2010 calendar, "Nuthin' But Trouble".
Smutney has shown her work at TRUST Gallery, and WWAGallery, among others. Having created installations for Urban Outifitters, Quimby’s Bookstore, and Una Mae’s Freak Boutique as well as painting a custom messenger bag for Chrome.
She has recently completed the "Culture Vulture" t-shirt design for Against Me! as well as several illustrations for Pabst Blue Ribbon and Camel.
She last co-curated "Wild Card" a tarot inspired show alongside Heather Gabel and Ana Maria Cerniglia at Johalla Projects in Chicago.
Written, in part, by Melissa Marinaro.
