Fleisher From a Distance: Studio Visit With Christopher Smith

Join us for a studio visit with longtime faculty member and sculptor Christopher Smith. Christopher was born in Detroit in 1958 and currently lives and works in Philadelphia. The Detroit area, known for its economic and social upheavals of the 1960s and 70s, gave him the background to see how the memory of artistic form survives even the hard effects of time. From the sacred to the secular, the human figure has always interested him. All of his pieces are unique creations, which he models from life. “Every time the model poses,” he says, “I am amazed at the redolence of the human form.”

Christopher always intended to be a sculptor. Upon completing a degree in sculpture at the University of Michigan, he opened an independent studio. His theme has consistently been the figure, solitary or in combination with other figures in compositional narratives. He sculpts mostly in clay and direct plaster, and casts in uncommon materials. Since the mid-1980s his figures have been exhibited extensively in North America, the UK, and Sweden.

This visit is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 but is limited to maximum number of 100 participants. Advanced registration is required. The tour will be hosted through Zoom, which can be accessed on desktop and laptop computers, as well as mobile devices. We highly recommend downloading the Zoom app to your device in advance. You will receive a URL to join the demonstration after you complete the registration process.