Suspended cube by David Smith

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The Sculptural Vision of David Smith

Born in Decatur, United States, David Smith was a sculptor, painter, designer, photographer, artist, writer, and visual artist. His creative journey involved studying at Ohio University and Notre Dame, and he worked on the assembly line of the Studebaker automobile factory in South Bend, Indiana. After moving to New York in 1926, he studied at the Art Students League of New York. During the Great Depression, he participated in the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project. Smith later moved to Bolton Landing, New York, where he operated a studio. During World War II, he worked as a welder for the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, New York.

His sculptural work is characterized by the use of industrial steel, which he manipulated using an oxyacetylene torch to weld metal. He often created unique works by cutting, plugging, flattening, pinching, and bending steel bars. His output included various series, such as the Agricolas and the Cubi series, which featured stainless steel. In his later years, he utilized spray paint to create stenciled shapes. Beyond sculpture, Smith produced drawings and paintings, including a series known as the Last Nudes.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

Smith's body of work includes several recognized pieces, such as:

His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions globally, including the Venice Biennale and the São Paulo Bienal. His sculptures have been held in collections such as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.

David Smith

1906 - 1965 , United States

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Abstract expressionism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Geometric abstraction']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Picasso
- Mondrian
- Hans Hofmann
- Julio González
Full Name: Roland David Smith
Nationality: United States
Notable Artworks:
- Hudson River Landscape
- Cubi iv
- The banquet
- Voltri xv
- Ancient household, (2)
- 5 And A Half (Use Half Sign)
- Saw head
Place Of Birth: Decatur, United States
Date Of Birth: 1906
Date Of Death: 1965

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