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2021 PEW FELLOWSHIP recipient

Meet the 2021 Grantees

I SEE SCALE

Sculpture/Painter

With no formal training in art or architecture he uses a natural ability to gauge perspective and scale without measuring tools. Germantown artist Kambel Smith, currently curated by the Marlborough Museum builds large-scale, intricate sculptures of historical buildings out of cardboard collected from trash. His ability to see and recreate scale quickly propelled him into the world of fine art.


Kambel's pieces have sold for upwards of $25,000 and have been purchased by the American Folk Art Museum, The West Collection, and various private investors including a Texas collector who purchased his sculpture of the Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field for an undisclosed amount.   


My Beginning

I am proud to say I am an artist. Although my journey has been a complicated one, it gives me peace of mind and heart to realize I have always been an artist. The spoken word has never been my preferred method of communication, so my challenge is to create art that expresses my passion and clearly speaks to others. This challenge is met by my inexhaustible desire to recreate the world around me through my lens. By using works of art to express how I see the world I hope to impact the way others see it as well.


My Defining Moment

I don't remember the most defining moment of my life, but one thing that's very clear is how angry I was. Maybe the anger is the reason why I can't recall what happened, but my father believes it was the moment that saved my life. 


In my bedroom, he found a pile of crumpled papers. They were drawings expressing my view of the world through actual enemies in battle with superhumans I created to help me fight them. I hid the drawings because they symbolized the world that would not accept me, but for my father they uncovered a talent that would ultimately change my life. 


He began to create stories about the characters in my drawings. Those stories opened up a whole new world for me. In the years following, we created dozens of new characters, published four novels, created an animated motion picture, and accumulated over 400 paintings and drawings, but little did I know this was just the beginning of my artistic journey.

I'm An Autisarian

 “An Autisarian is a person born with super-human abilities due to the condition called autism. My family created a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the face of autism by changing the attitude of those challenged by the so-called disorder. The Autisarian symbol serves as a beacon of light for the growing wave of autistic super-humans.”   

Reaching For a World Record

 

Self-taught artist Kambel Smith is aiming for a world record with his 27-foot cardboard sculpture of the Burj Khalifa. Built without blueprints, this towering masterpiece highlights Kambel’s incredible talent and the power of neurodiverse creativity.

Support Kambel Smith’s Next Big Creation

Kambel Smith, a nationally recognized autistic artist, is working on his largest sculpture yet. He’s saved up for studio sheds but needs $5,000 more to complete the project and safely store his work.

Help keep his vision alive—every gift makes a difference.

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Oil On Canvas Gallery

    cbs special report - meet kambel smith

    Meet Kambel Smith, a 32-year-old self-taught artist with autism whose large and intricate cardboard sculptures of Philadelphia buildings are gaining attention in the art world. 

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    THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HONORS KAMBEl smith

    Philadelphia City Council and the Philadelphia Eagles Recognizes Artist Kambel Smith for Autism Awareness Month.


    KAMBEL SMITH: MONUMENTAL MODELS SHOWCASED AT THE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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    Sculptures Purchased or on display in various museums

      Kambel's Studio/storage project

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      Books for the neurodiverse

      Cardboard Architecture, American Icons, and the Vision of a Self-Taught Genius

      Cardboard Architecture, American Icons, and the Vision of a Self-Taught Genius

      Cardboard Architecture, American Icons, and the Vision of a Self-Taught Genius

      Discover the extraordinary work of Kambel Smith, a nationally recognized outsider artist and autistic sculptor whose large-scale, hand-built architectural models made from recycled cardboard have amazed art lovers, collectors, and critics across the country. 

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      Find Their Passion To Create A Master Craftsman

      Cardboard Architecture, American Icons, and the Vision of a Self-Taught Genius

      Cardboard Architecture, American Icons, and the Vision of a Self-Taught Genius

       Lonnie Smith shares how autistic strengths like focus and creativity can lead to digital success—proven by his son’s rise in the art world. Learn to build a fulfilling career through YouTube, art, and more. 

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      The Power Hidden Inside Is Truly Amazing

       Backed by the proven results of YouTube entrepreneur Kantia Smith, Lonnie Smith reveals how autistic individuals can thrive by using strengths like deep focus and creativity. Learn how to build a fulfilling digital career using platforms like YouTube. 

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      Superhero Ribbons Short Stories 4 Kids

         Amazing Survivor Ribbons are transported to Earth to use their powers to guard against unseen threats. Each tale imparts lessons on courage, kindness, and unity. 

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