"165 MPH 1948"

This is the newest addition to my "Mechanical Love Stories" ca 165 MPH 1948.

In the post war era of the forties and fifties, design and peoples priorities stated to change, Life became empowered. Post Wall Street  crash, confidence was coming back as well as the strength of America. We were once again emboldened. Bigger, badder, faster, stronger was now the current vernacular. 

This piece is a reflexion of values of that time. The model name alone, Speedmatic, in a bold Hot Rod font speaks of what the manufacturer was telling the consumer, Set some records and stay out of my way. 

I would love to hear your input, hit me up on my contact page.

Best,

Glenn H. Smith

Completed Commission!

I want to share with you my latest completed commissioned sculpture "Symbiosis/Even Steven". This piece was meant to be exhibited in a very specific location. The requirements were 17' by 30" tall space. The focus of this work is to insist on a balance of nature and technology. within the sculpture is hidden images and words that speak quietly to the viewer and inadvertently causes closer investigation. Made with Wood, steel, glass, metal, it appears heavy but reads airy. 

Please take a look at some of the detail photos and feel free to reach out and contact me with any questions or feedback.

Detail

Detail

Overview

Thanks

Glenn H. Smith

Newest Work

This is my latest Sculpture "Industrial Age of Innocence" 2015. This piece is reflects back to the early industrialization, paying tribute to the efforts and backbone of the people that built what we take for granted today. 

Vintage power tool, glass, wood, steel, powder coating, Mylar, ink  

Industrial Age of innocence 2015

A close up of one of the details

Detail. 

My O.C.D. & Two Projects On The Bench

It has been a busy couple days for me at my shop/studio. The piece below is what I'm calling "Peep Show", an engaging sculpture that will take a very close examination.  

"Peep Show" 2015 art by Glenn H. Smith

This is another peice that I am also working on call "Warning Signs". It is based out of a lawn mower given to me be the renowned artist Richard Carter. I decided to take the caution stickers to heart and build off of that.  

Below is the motor that has been given my touch and I am liking the way it is coming together. 

Warning Signs 2015 art by Glenn H. Smith

I will be posting updates as things progress. Please share with your friends. 

Best,

Glenn  

New Work in Progress: "Peep Show, LFL"

Elements... 

Sometime things fall perfectly in place. When I look for elements that inspire me or better, speak to me, I listen closely.  

We all have somewhat quiet desires, desires that we keep for ourselves. Those thoughts could be of want, or hate: love or needs. This amazing saw with it case spoke of secrets.  

I plan on adding a "bait" touch to this to draw the viewer in for closer examination, almost a guilty glance. 

I look forward to share the progress of this peice and hope that it causes you to look inside of yourself.  

Glenn