I’m Not a Robot: A Reaction to AI
Zack Smithey
August 1 - September 20, 2025
Opening Reception August 1, 5-8pm
Creativity has always been a uniquely human endeavor - but now, a new presence has entered the arena. Rather than feel threatened, Zack Smithey feels a powerful sense of resistance. This disruption has become a catalyst, compelling Smithey to evolve, to dig deeper within himself, and to explore what it truly means to be uniquely human in an age of emerging artificial intelligence.
About the Artist
Zack Smithey is an interdisciplinary artist known for his innovative approach and ever-evolving body of work. With over 20 years of experience as a full-time professional artist and a background in arts education, Smithey blends technical mastery with conceptual depth across a wide range of media. He spent seven years teaching high school art before dedicating himself fully to his studio practice.
Smithey’s work spans gallery exhibitions, large-scale fine art murals, and collaborative commissions with designers, agencies, and private collectors. With a current inventory of hundreds of pieces and more than 3,000 original works placed in public, private, and corporate collections worldwide, Smithey continues to push creative boundaries while maintaining an accessible, client-focused approach.
Events & exhibitions at the Foundry Art Centre are free and open to the public. For more information, please email Jessica Mannisi, Director of Exhibitions, at jmannisi@foundryartcentre.org