*APC ART is pleased to present “Nick Smith 2015–2025 (The Collector’s Edition),” an exceptional and highly collectible complete collector’s set by one of the most innovative contemporary artists working today. This offering includes three signed and numbered hardback monographs (cyan, magenta, and yellow variants), each accompanied by its matching hand-signed and numbered print. Published by Rhodes Editions in 2025, each print is executed as a giclée in colors with silkscreen varnish, measuring 27 × 20.5 cm (10.6 × 8.1 inches), and is hand signed and numbered in graphite pencil by the artist. Each book and print share matching edition numbers from the limited edition of 200.*

*This complete collector’s edition represents a rare opportunity to acquire the full conceptual scope of Nick Smith’s practice — a decade-long survey (2015–2025) presented through three of his most iconic and visually compelling compositions: “Gluttony,” “Blue Portrait,” and “Splash.”*

*Few artists in the last decade have carved out a visual language as distinct and intellectually engaging as Nick Smith. Emerging from London’s vibrant contemporary art scene, Smith rose to prominence through his groundbreaking use of Pantone color swatches — meticulously arranged to reconstruct some of the most recognizable images in art history and contemporary culture. What initially appears as abstraction reveals itself, upon closer inspection, as a masterfully orchestrated system of color, language, and image.*

*Smith’s practice is entirely unique — no other artist has successfully transformed Pantone chips into a fine art medium at this level. Each individual color block is carefully selected, named, and positioned, often incorporating subtle textual references that add layers of meaning to the composition. The result is a body of work that operates simultaneously as image, language, and conceptual framework.*

*From his early exhibitions at Nelly Duff Gallery to his long-standing and highly successful collaboration with Rhodes Editions, Smith has consistently sold out shows and built a deeply engaged international collector base. His works have been widely exhibited and are collected by both private collectors and institutions, with increasing presence on the secondary market and growing auction recognition.*

*Smith’s ability to bridge classical art history with contemporary culture is a defining strength of his practice. His “Blue Portrait” pays homage to Van Gogh through a meticulously constructed field of tonal blues, while “Splash” references David Hockney’s iconic “The Splash,” translating movement and water into a coded language of color. “Gluttony,” with its vibrant confectionary palette, showcases his ability to transform indulgent subject matter into a refined and conceptually layered composition.*

*Together, these three works represent some of the strongest and most desirable examples of Smith’s output to date. They encapsulate his range — from art historical homage to contemporary reinterpretation — while maintaining the precision and aesthetic clarity that define his work.*

*The inclusion of three monographs in cyan, magenta, and yellow further reinforces the conceptual underpinning of Smith’s practice, directly referencing the foundational color systems of both printing and visual perception. These books are not merely publications — they are sculptural objects in their own right, designed with the same attention to color, form, and presentation as the artworks they accompany.*

*Each book is hand signed and numbered, and each print is matched to its corresponding edition number, making this a true collector’s set in every sense. Such complete sets are increasingly difficult to assemble and are highly sought after by serious collectors.*

*This set is in hand in the United States and will ship immediately. The books are in pristine condition, and the prints are likewise exceptionally well preserved.*

*APC ART is pleased to offer archival framing options for the prints to ensure museum-quality presentation and long-term preservation.*

*This is an incredible opportunity to acquire a complete body of work from one of the most promising and original voices in contemporary art — a set that will not only elevate any collection but also serve as a striking visual centerpiece in any environment.*

*An exceptional investment opportunity.*

*Offered exclusively by APC ART.*

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Provenance
Purchased direct from the publisher upon release. Included with the work(s) will be a copy of the original receipt from the publisher as well as a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing the works in perpetuity from APC ART (with the gallery’s blind stamp). 

Condition
The books as well as the editions are brand new.