Idols Nicholas Smith 10.11.2023 - 09.12.2023 Exhibition opening Saturday 11th of November, 5 - 8 pm Nicholas Smith investigates sexuality, identity and memory in his works, often employing diverse media including ceramics and found materials. In 2022 he graduated with a Masters of Fine Art from ArtCenter College of Design, Los Angeles. His works have been included in major exhibitions including The National 4: Australian Art Now, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney (2023); and Queer: Stories from the NGV Collection, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne (2022). His recent solo shows include: Ribbons and Piss, ArtCenter MFA Thesis Exhibition, Los Angeles (2022); Cooled pride, roused ardour, Bus Projects, Melbourne (2018); I am crying, Firstdraft, Sydney (2017); Swaddle me, West Space, Melbourne (2016); and Feint Understanding, TCB Art Inc., Melbourne (2015). In 2019 he was awarded the American Friends of the National Gallery of Australia AusArt Fellowship in support of his education in California. His work is held in the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection.