“ He has found himself preoccupied with circles and the flow of movement and energy they create. His approach to both musical composition and craftsmanship is fairly consistent – start with one idea and go from there. Each layer he adds, whether it’s in a new song or a new carving, builds upon the previous ones without much concern for what lies ahead. For him, it’s all about the feeling and movement in that moment.”
Gabriel Gaffney Smith (American Artist, b.1985) is a modern-day renaissance man with an artistic resumé spanning multiple mediums. Raised in beautiful upstate New York, Smith began dancing at Saugerties Ballet Center at the age of 12. After completing his training at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater school, he was asked to join the company in 2005. Gabriel then joined BalletMet in 2008 where he continued his career under the directorship of Gerard Charles and Edwaard Liang. As an accomplished fine artist, Smith’s intricate wood carvings have been showcased in museums, private collections, and galleries across the country. His award-winning choreography has graced the stages throughout the dance world alongside his musical compositions. Find out more at www.GabrielGaffneySmith.com
