About Me
My Background
I’m Brandon Smith, a sculptural artist from Carmi, Illinois. I blend over 20 years of coal mining with a passion for creativity that started in high school and grew at Southeastern Illinois College. The 2020 COVID shutdown reignited my creative drive in a small garage studio, leading to a solo gallery exhibit that marked my shift from min
I’m Brandon Smith, a sculptural artist from Carmi, Illinois. I blend over 20 years of coal mining with a passion for creativity that started in high school and grew at Southeastern Illinois College. The 2020 COVID shutdown reignited my creative drive in a small garage studio, leading to a solo gallery exhibit that marked my shift from miner to artist. Now, I juggle mining and sculpting, crafting unique sculptural statements of resilience and creativity.
My Mediums
I primarily work with natural and industrial materials, focusing on incorporating metals and wood into my creations.
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
I believe just the process of creating something unique is what drives me the most.
