Since leaving York, Mike has explored the complexities of abstraction, and the results are highly emotive images that have evolved from this journey. His deep attraction to calligraphy and mark making permeates his work. The emphasis on the visible line and a dedication to never losing its presence or identity is due to his life-long love of the pencil. There is another glance into his past with a collection of collages, incorporating typography, handmade paper and the written word

Colour and process explore the architecture and narrative of the work, offering a window into a very different, yet a spontaneously intriguing world.

Mike Smalley’s art has been enthusiastically received in major galleries and art shows is Toronto, New York and Hong Kong, and his work can be found in collections throughout North America, England, Europe and China.