I am happy to be participating in the upcoming Scoop Foundation art auction in aid of internally displaced people in both Iraq and those living in direct provision in Ireland, taking place on Friday 23rd April. You can see the piece here and read more about the cause here
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/derick-smith-witness-your-eyes-45-c-a8d4481971
https://scoopfoundation.org/event/the-scoop-art-auction-2021/
Updated: 6 days ago
A recent interview about my work and what goes into it, click the link for full transcript and images
https://returnonart.com/blog/derick-smith
https://returnonart.com/blog/derick-smith
Updated: 6 days ago
I am pleased to be releasing a limited edition print, 100% of my proceeds will be donated to charity so please buy one if you can. For the year that's in it I couldn't choose just one cause so here are my four in alphabetical order. Follow this link to Hang Tough Gallery website
Black Lives Matter is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes
Indigenous Peoples Movement is uniting indigenous peoples from across the world to stand together to bring awareness to the issues affecting indigenous men, women, children and two spirits. Indigenous people from North, Central and South America, Oceania, Asia, Africa and The Caribbean are a target of genocide
MASI (the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland) is an independent platform for asylum seekers to join together in unity and purpose. The collective seeks justice, freedom and dignity for all asylum seekers
ShoutOut is committed to improving life for LGBTQ+ people by sharing personal stories and educating school students, parents & guardians, teachers, youth workers and workplaces on LGBTQ+ issues
Thank you to Rubio and all at Hang Tough Gallery for the opportunity