Lookbook for Steve Shee

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ECHOES OF THE MACHINE AGE

36 X 36 IN $10,000

ARTIST: AMANZA SMITH

A dynamic interplay of color, texture, and form, “Echoes of the Machine Age” evokes a world where mechanical elements and digital abstraction merge into an expressive, almost surreal landscape Layers of electric blues, reds, and greens pulse against a textured backdrop, hinting at the passage of time and technological evolution. The artist’s gestural brushstrokes and intricate linework construct robotic forms and circuitry, a fragmented vision of machines with anthropomorphic hints, as if they possess an unseen consciousness.

A distorted camera-like structure in the lower half anchors the composition, its geometric contours suggesting both nostalgia and obsolescence. Above, an assemblage of mechanical components, stylized like retro-futuristic control panels, coalesce into figures that appear to watch over the scene with an almost sentient gaze.

ELECTRIC PLAYGROUND

36 X 36 IN

$10,000

ARTIST: AMANZA SMITH

A kinetic explosion of color, movement, and abstraction this piece captures the frenetic energy of a world where artificial intelligence and human expression collide. The painting is a vibrant symphony of robotic forms and chaotic mark-making, where humanoid figures with machine-like faces emerge from a dense, graffiti-esque background Their exaggerated features—electric eyes, pixelated mouths, and control-panel torsos suggest an evolving consciousness, as if these sentient beings are mid-conversation in their own coded dialect.

The artist employs a raw, expressive technique, layering gestural lines, splattered paint, and erratic scribbles that evoke the unpredictable nature of the digital age. The composition teeters between structure and entropy, with bright neon accents—pink, yellow, and electric blue— injecting a sense of playfulness amid the mechanical motifs.

Beneath the surface, the piece alludes to deeper themes: the intersection of technology and identity, the over-saturation of digital stimuli, and the blurred boundaries between human and machine. “Electric Playground” is both a celebration and a critique of our hyperconnected reality, where artificial and organic life forms become increasingly indistinguishable.

CYBERNETIC CHAOS

30 X 15 IN

$4000

ARTIST: AMANZA SMITH

A collision of abstraction and digital dystopia, “Cybernetic Chaos” thrusts the viewer into a whirlwind of fragmented forms, layered textures, and kinetic energy. The painting pulsates with a frenetic rhythm, where circuitry-like patterns, distorted mechanical figures, and cryptic symbols emerge from a storm of blues, yellows, and electric pinks. The artist masterfully navigates the space between structure and disorder, creating a dynamic composition that feels both futuristic and primal.

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SCATTERED REMNANTS

30 X 24 IN

$5000

AMANZA SMITH

“Scattered Remnants” reads like a fragmented memory of a fading digital world—an intersection of half-formed architecture, shifting circuitry, and robotic figures that seem both ancient and unfinished The painting carries the weight of something once structured, now collapsing into abstraction. Layers of faded pastels, scraped textures, and ghostly chalk-like marks suggest the erosion of information, like an obsolete machine trying to process its own breakdown.

The robotic forms, loosely sketched in jittery lines, are scattered across the composition Some appear grounded, others float, half-dissolved into the smudged background. They don’t command the space; they drift through it, as if remnants of a failed system The paint application is rough and uneven, suggesting improvisation, erasure, and revision. There’s no clear focal point just the hum of static, broken patterns, and symbols that feel like they were scrawled in haste before disappearing What’s left is an uneasy mix of structure and collapse, where machines and cityscapes blur together. The work doesn’t offer resolution, only a sense of disintegration, like an old operating system trying to reboot itself in an environment that no longer supports it.

CONSTRUCTING REALITY

42 X 20 IN $4500

ARTIST: AMANZA SMITH

“Constructing Reality” explores the intersection of structure and spontaneity, where rigid geometric forms meet fluid, atmospheric textures The composition is a dynamic interplay of layered elements bold architectural shapes, gestural linework, and bursts of vibrant color suggesting movement, transformation, and the constant evolution of space

Hints of industrial design, with overlapping grids and box-like structures, appear to be in the midst of assembly or deconstruction, evoking a sense of progress and adaptation The background, a dreamy blend of blues, yellows, and neutrals, introduces an airy, open-ended quality, allowing the viewer’s eye to navigate freely through the layered imagery Graffiti-like markings and spray-painted stencils add an urban energy, reinforcing the dialogue between order and creative expression. By merging architectural motifs with expressive abstraction, “Constructing Reality” invites reflection on how spaces—both physical and conceptual—are continuously shaped, reshaped, and reimagined through art, design, and human experience.

CIRCUIT RIOT

52 X 70 IN

$15000

ARTIST: AMANZA SMITH

Amanza Smith’s “Circuit Riot” is an electrifying explosion of color, abstraction, and fragmented cybernetic forms, where robotic entities dance across a vibrant, frenetic landscape of painterly textures and glitch-like disruptions The composition brims with playful yet unsettling energy, evoking the aesthetics of graffiti, street art, and digital deconstruction, all colliding into a singular, chaotic vision of technology and human expression

The robotic figures, rendered in a mix of cubist distortion and cybernetic whimsy, appear suspended in a state of flux—glitching, evolving, or perhaps unraveling altogether. Some stand confidently with singular, all-seeing eyes, while others crumble into scattered pixels and fragmented circuitry, as if caught mid-transmission between digital and analog realities. Their rigid, geometric structures contrast with the loose, expressive background a dynamic battlefield of splattered neon, layered washes, and kinetic mark-making that suggests a world in perpetual motion

Smith’s use of graffiti-like scrawls, floating symbols, and erratic compositions recalls the visual language of Basquiat fused with cyberpunk aesthetics, creating a sense of spontaneity and calculated disorder The canvas itself, unstretched and curling at the edges, adds to the raw immediacy of the piece mirroring the unpredictability and instability of the digital age.

At its core, “Circuit Riot” is a visual manifesto on the tension between technology and individuality, order and entropy, past and future Are these robotic forms sentient beings, lost in the electric void, or are they remnants of a world overtaken by its own mechanical creations? Smith leaves the question open, allowing the viewer to get lost in the exhilarating, chaotic rhythm of a world constantly evolving —and perhaps, on the verge of crashing.

SIGNALS IN MOTION

42 X 38 IN $11500

ARTIST: AMANZA SMITH

“Signals in Motion” captures the dynamic interplay between technology and human connection, where abstract screens and flowing gestures create a sense of movement and continuous exchange. Soft pastel tones of blue, peach, and green blend harmoniously with structured digital motifs, suggesting a network of communication in flux. The artist’s layering of shapes and symbols evokes the rhythm of data streams, conversations, and evolving ideas

Scattered X’s, grids, and coded markings hint at the complexity of modern interaction, where messages take on new forms and interpretations Delicate, organic strokes weave through the composition, bringing a sense of warmth and vitality to the structured digital framework, reinforcing the balance between technology and creativity

Through “Signals in Motion”, the artist celebrates the energy of connection, the beauty of evolving information, and the ever-changing landscape of digital and human expression The composition invites the viewer to explore a world where communication is fluid, adaptive, and full of possibility.

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