Gary Ernest Smith

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Gary broke onto the national art scene in 1983 with paintings and sculpture that deal with his rural American roots. The subject matter being both historic and contemporary. He has had more than forty one man and group shows in galleries and museums in the US and throughout the world.

A book on his life and work was published in the late 90’s titled “Holding Ground the Art of Gary Ernest Smith” written by Donald Hagerty.

Gary lives and works at his home and studio with his wife Judy in Highland, Utah. They have four married children and eight grandchildren. The major projects he has done for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are: murals for the Nauvoo temple, murals for the Samoa Temple, murals for the Brigham City Temple, and murals for the Provo City Tabernacle Temple.