Te Mete Smith (born 1985) is a native Maori descendant from Ngai Te Rangi, Tanui, Te Arawa, and Ngati Ranginui iwi (tribe) in New Zealand. He is a New Zealand Contemporary Artist who lives in Switzerland.  The Artist paints original finely detailed artwork using oil, acrylic and flashe. He also creates Fine Art Print reproductions of his original artwork.

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His artworks are inspired by his travels around the world and his passion to reflect humanity and elevate the human consciousness to show up for ourselves, our planet and each other, together as one.

The artist is energized by nature, wild life, culture and connecting with people from around the globe, painting influential politicians and celebrities.

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Te`Mete has an adoring fascination with pop culture, which is referenced in his art. he says,  "I create art based on my experiences, to inspire and help elevate humans to do better and leave the world a better place than the way we found it"

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Currently the Artist is working on demand portrait works for his "New Age" series, inviting people globally to become a part of history as he creates pop art / expressionist styled artworks to dawn the walls of future generations to come.

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Te`Mete also continues to work on creating new art focused on his adventures and combing interesting history, facts and legends of nature, wildlife and our planet.

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He works from his studio based in a Historical Baroc city called Solothurn in  Switzerland where he has been based since 2019.