LOVE Letters

Ben Smith is a lighting designer and video projection artist based in Madison, Wisconsin. With a background in audio, video, and lighting technology spanning nearly three decades, his work blends technical mastery with poetic visual storytelling. Ben’s artistic journey has taken him from large-scale productions like the 2010 Winter Olympic Ceremonies to immersive public art installations and theatrical performances around the world. Whether transforming natural landscapes or stage environments, his installations invite reflection, wonder, and connection through carefully choreographed movement, sound, and light. Now working in higher education, Ben continues to create environments that inspire curiosity and foster community through art and design.