*APC ART is pleased to present one of the most iconic and admired editions by internationally recognized contemporary British artist **Nick Smith**, titled **“Son of Man.”***

Executed as a **giclée print with screenprinted varnish on Canson Rag Photographique 310 gsm paper**, this work measures **50 cm x 40 cm (approximately 19.7” x 15.7”)** and comes from a **limited edition of only 177**, published by **Rhodes Editions in 2017**. *“Son of Man”* is widely regarded as **one of Nick Smith’s most well-known, celebrated, and collectible works**, drawing directly from one of the most universally recognized images in art history.

Nick Smith has built an exceptional international career through his highly distinctive practice, which reinterprets canonical masterpieces using systems of color, data, and visual reduction. His exhibitions consistently **sell out**, and his work is collected by a sophisticated global audience across the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and Asia. His collector base includes seasoned contemporary art collectors, designers, architects, and institutions drawn to his ability to merge conceptual depth with striking visual clarity.

What sets Smith apart — and directly elevates the value of his editions — is his process. **His original works are constructed from individually hand-placed Pantone color chips**, assembled with extraordinary precision to reconstruct iconic images through pure chromatic data. His editions are widely regarded as **some of the most accurate and faithful translations of original works available on the market**, preserving the exact tonal relationships, structure, and conceptual intent of the originals. The addition of **screenprinted varnish** in this edition introduces subtle texture, depth, and light interaction, giving the work a richness far beyond a standard print.

*“Son of Man”* is particularly revered within Smith’s oeuvre for its balance of abstraction and immediate recognition. From a distance, the image resolves into its familiar form; up close, it becomes a meditative field of color and rhythm. This duality is central to why the work remains one of the artist’s most admired and consistently sought-after editions.

From an acquisition standpoint, this work represents an **excellent investment opportunity**. Nick Smith’s most iconic images — especially *“Son of Man”* — remain in high demand, with limited edition sizes, exceptional production quality, and strong secondary-market interest supporting long-term collectability.

The work is **in hand** and **ready to ship immediately**. It has **never been framed** and has been **stored flat to archival standard** since publication, ensuring outstanding condition.

We are pleased to offer **archival framing options** for collectors wishing to present the work to museum-quality standards.

A refined, intellectual, and visually powerful edition by one of the most compelling contemporary artists working today.

*OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART* 
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Provenance
Purchased directly from the artist upon release in 2017. Included with the work will be a COA from APC ART, guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity. 

Condition
The work is in mint condition. We have stored the work flat with archival materials since 2017.