Andrew Smith (1978) is one of Utah's most promising artists. His intricate sculptures, which meld industrial motifs with organic elements, present works of fascination and fancy. His art seems to be a rediscovery of life's simplicities, involving elements such as light, water, sound and movement. Smith has built a reputation on creating objects of curiosity, including many Rolling Ball Sculptures, the largest of which measured over 40 feet in length. Yet he retains the ability to create things in a small scale as well. It is this size range that has exposed Andrew to so many different types of projects and experiences in his career as and artist. Some of his works include elements such as a series of water cylinders with pod like shapes rising and falling as they fill with air, or sculptures that launch smoke rings across the room, or even a tornado in a can. People young and old seem to be continuously drawn to his work which has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles and media reports.

Smith was born and raised in Highland, Utah, the son of Dennis Smith, a well-known and highly respected sculptor and painter. Growing up in this environment gave him a wide exposure to the world of art. After attending art classes at Utah Valley State College, Andrew began to seriously pursue his interest in sculpture. Dennis describes his son's work as a "celebration of curiosity." As Andrew explains, "I like to incorporate moving elements into my sculptures, something that will draw people in and make them wonder how it works. I want to encourage people to step into a new frame of mind where they can see forms and shapes in places they normally wouldn't."

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