NATHAN PRESTON (b.1992)
Born in England, Preston studied architecture at Brighton University, but upon graduating, shifted career-paths to focus his creative energy on pursuing his passion of creating art and developing a personal brand. The distinct “Smiler” logo, featured on all Preston’s work, is a nuanced signature that represents his growth as an artist -- the face’s sad smile and single tear a nod to his past and his ongoing battle with depression -- the $$ eyes a reminder to not let wealth or fame cloud his vision as an artist -- and the three lines overhead a symbol of the light and peace he’s found on his artistic journey.

LIST OF SHOWS & EVENTS

Solo

2022 - 'Lonely Crowded Places' - London, UK.
2021 - 'Wall Friends' - Arizona, USA.

Group

2023 - 'Prysmatic' - Atlanta, USA.
2023 - 'Group show' - Arizona, USA.
2023 - 'Painters' - Bali, ID.
2023 - 'Conart launch party' - London, UK.
2023 - 'Not My Coronation' - London, UK.
2023 - 'One by One' - Atlanta, USA.
2022 - 'Off the Press' - Atlanta, USA.
2022 - 'A Better View' - Atlanta, USA.
2022 - 'One by One' - Atlanta, USA.
2021 - 'Football Crazy, Football Mad' - London, UK.
2021 - 'In The Round' - Atlanta, USA.
2021 - 'One by One' - Atlanta, USA.
2020 - 'Urban & Contemporary' - London, UK.
2020 - 'Paper Trail' - Atlanta, USA.
2020 - 'A Better View' - Atlanta, USA.
2020 - 'Pause' - Arizona, USA.
2020 - 'Inner Space Project' - Atlanta, USA.
2019 - 'Bad Neighbourhood' - Arizona, USA.
2019 - 'The Art Plug Powerhouse' - Miami, USA.
2019 - 'Paper Trail' - Atlanta, USA.
2019 - 'Scratch' - Arizona, USA.
2019 - 'Rebel London' - London, UK.

Fairs

2024 - 'Affordable Art Fair' - New York, USA.
2023 - 'Art Car Boot Fair' - Online.
2023 - 'Roys Fair' - London, UK.
2022 - 'Affordable Art Fair' - London, UK.
2021 - 'Affordable Art Fair' - London, UK.
2020 - 'Affordable Art Fair' - London, UK.
2019 - 'Art Basel' - Hong Kong, PRC.

Features

2022 - ESSEX LIFE - Online & Print.
2021 - SAATCHI - Online & Print.
2020 - SOCCERBIBLE - Online.
2019 - FORBES - Online.
2018 - BOXPARK - Online.

Collaboration

2022 X LÄEIGHT SIGNS.
2022 X MDV.
2021 X BILT REWARDS.
2020 X BONES FC.
2019 X LOVEWATTS.
2018 X BOXPARK SHOREDITCH.
2018 X BOXPARK CROYDON.