Dianne Smith's work has evolved from a unique and powerful mix of afro-cubism and surrealism, to a fully expressed emotion of abstract expressionism. Her intriguing and compelling minimalist abstracts are haunting and beautiful. Ms. Smith's work represents her inner connection of self. Her paintings reflect the artistic and spiritual journey that has enabled her to find her voice as a painter.

Often compared to the likes of Richard Mayhew and Norman Lewis, her work has the ability to incite our emotions with lush palettes and expressive brushstrokes. She creates provocative and meaningful imagery that challenges the viewer to see and consider pure color. While her work remains rooted in her African origins, its purpose is more universal. She puts it this way: "human civilizations and cultures all have Africa as their mother and are therefore more similar than we realize. I want my work to justly portray that connection, the essence of human existence, and thereby possibly affecting the whole of mankind for the better".

Smith, once represented by UFA Gallery in Chelsea has shown throughout the Tri-State area, as well as, Philidelphia, California, Miami, North Carolina, and Arkansas.

Her work has been exhibited with noted artists including Norman Lewis, Frank Bowling, Samella Lewis, Chakai Booker, and Howardena Pindell. In 1995, she presented esteemed Poet and Author, Dr. Maya Angelou and Broadway Dance Choreographer George Faison each with one of her most celebrated pieces: Spirit of my ancestors "I" and "II."

Dianne Smith is a Bronx native of Belizean descent. She attended the High School of Music and Art, the Otis Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her works are also in the private collections of Danny Simmons, UFA Gallery, OJ Simpson, Rev. and Mrs. Calvin O. Butts, III and Vivica A. Fox.