Tyler K. Smith Brainz ‘N Boltz Banner Image (1)

New York artist Tyler K. Smith draws upon a storied career spanning art, illustration, theatre, television, and film to create a world of fantastical creatures and futuristic machines. Combining traditional formalist concerns with the visual language of comic books and science fiction, Smith draws, paints, and constructs armies of lifeforms reveling in technology and racing through a smog-choked world. Smith’s knowledge of the internal logic of bodies and machines allows him to blend the organic and the mechanical seamlessly, resulting in dynamic and powerful gestural statements that celebrate dramatic action and embody extreme speed.

Exhibition Details

Dates:

January 16 - February 22, 2025


Opening Reception:

Thursday, Jan 16

5pm - 8pm

Free for Members

$5 Suggested Donation for Nonmembers


Location:

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
373 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469

Days & Times:

Thursday, January 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Location:

373 Tequesta Dr. - Main Gallery

Instructor:

Tyler K. Smith View Bio

Tyler K. Smith, the artist behind the exhibition “Brainz ‘N Boltz”, will present a lecture titled “Beyond Human: The Seduction of Sci-Fi Pop Culture”. A rich, visual journey, the talk will expand on how popular culture, science fiction, and the wonders of the universe have shaped Smith’s multidisciplinary artistic practice.

Poster image: Robert Powers

Members: Free, Non-members: $10
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Days & Times:

January 29th, February 5th, February 12th, 9am - 12pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Flex Space

Instructor:

Tyler K. Smith View Bio
This workshop will utilize the simplicity of cardboard to explore the Design Elements, Principles, and techniques of sculpture. Following the traditional process of concept to finished piece, the material’s versatility allows for both, easily realized additive and reductive processes with a wide range of finishing options. There isn’t any single object that can’t be recreated in cardboard. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Talent is not required, just the need to express oneself… in cardboard!
Members: $240, Non-Members: $275

Class Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12

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Days & Times:

Mondays & Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Flex Space

Instructor:

Tyler K. Smith View Bio

This class will explore the Elements and Principles of Design, as well as a wide range of problem-solving strategies, in 3D. Each week, the course will introduce a new material that offers very interesting and unique ways of expressing an idea in sculptural form. All skill levels are welcome. As long as there is an idea to share, this class will find a way to tell it.

Winter: Members Only, $416

Class Dates: 1/27, 1/29, 2/3, 2/5, 2/10, 2/12, 2/17, 2/19

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Days & Times:

January 27, February 3, February 10, 9am - 12pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

373 Tequesta Dr. Studio C

Instructor:

Tyler K. Smith View Bio

Narrative and sequential imagery has been used throughout history to imbue the visual arts with meaning.

From the single-panel cartoon to the multi-framed storyboard, The Art of Cartooning will look at the histories of illustration, picture book art, cartooning, comic book art, animation, and cinematic storyboards.

Starting with an image’s basic function to dispense information, this studio art class will explore storytelling, personal styles, drawing mediums, character development, and layout. These aspects will encourage the development of the narrative and emotional range required to create meaningful, illustrated short stories.

We will explore and develop the act of seeing and how to infuse that act with style and personality in our drawing. We will explore the myriad of drawing techniques and mediums. We will always work within the fundamental canon of the Formal Design Elements and solid compositional Principles.

This workshop is open to all skill levels. Talent is not required. Talent is NOT the barometer of success. Having a personal vision, the need for something to say, is what truly matters.

Members: $240, Non-members: $275

Class Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10

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