NONECK plays narrator and sherpa in his works. “Breaking the 4th wall”, he dissects and critiques his own narrative within his colorful vignettes. His paintings and painting-inspired installations delve into the artist’s stream of consciousness, carrying the viewer into his ether, all while pointing out the sites. The kinetic style of color and object extends to the constant reshuffling of themes and story. Totems are erected, toppled, resurrected, and repeated. Landscapes are the faded texts of past chapters, and one action foreshadows the next. Pictured: Brian Patrick Smith - Grace Full Acrylic and gold leaf on wood panel 26“ x 24“ 2020

  Born in Westerly, Rhode Island, Brian Patrick Smith (NONECK) holds an Associate’s degree from the Art Institute of Seattle (now closed).  Recent shows 2025 Made in America      3 person show     Lorimoto Gallery, Ridgewood Queens 2025 NONECK Loves Harambe 4-Eva! (Portraits of Harambe the gorilla martyr)     Latebloomers, Ridgewood Queens 2025 World’s Collide (Thank You and Goodnight!)      Group show curated by Zach Fenderbush     185 Varick Street, SoHo NYC 2024 NONECK après Johnny Boy      Collaborative work including painting subverting Jonathan Auch’s photographs     Latebloomers, Ridgewood Queens 2024 I should not exist      Collaborative portraits by NONECK and Jonathan Auch; including animation         and fashion sundries     Art to Ware, Port Authority NYC  Pictured: Brian Patrick Smith - Jerusalem Acrylic and gold leaf on wood...