Lucien Smith

The phrase Dawn Patrol is used these days–-almost to the point of parody–by surfers seeking out early morning waves, which is often the best time to avoid crowds, and ideal for lighter winds. The term originated in the military as code for reconnaissance flights made at first light, usually to observe enemy positions.

Lucien Smith (b. 1989, Los Angeles, CA) lives and works in New York, NY, and Los Angeles, CA. He earned a BFA from The Cooper Union in 2011. He had solo exhibitions at Skarstedt Gallery, New York, NY; Bill Brady/KC, Kansas City, MO; Half Gallery, New York, NY; and Salon 94, New York, NY. His work was included in group exhibitions at Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York, NY; Jonathan Viner Gallery, London, UK; and at the American Academy in Rome, Italy.