INSIGHT Magazine March 2018 | Página 14

Cheyne Smith Recently, Smith has been exploring carpentry and even built himself a new bed. “I’ve never done anything like that before,” he says. “But there’s all kinds of tutorials on the internet and things like that you can find out the best way to put something together. So I just researched it and built it, and it’s really strong actually.” One of Smith’s current projects is refurbishing a pair of old seven-foot tall metal lockers, which appeals to his appreciation for industrial style furniture. “I’m going to make a bookshelf out of them, and put one on each end and some shelves in the middle,” he says. In addition to sketching, painting, and carpentry, Smith also has experience in leatherwork and sculpting. No matter the form, Smith allows his vision for art to lead him to the finish line, keeping his love and passion for his work at the forefront of his project. ✽ slideshow 14 March 2018 INSIGHT