Phillip K. Smith III (born December 18, 1972[1]) is an American artist based out of Southern California.

[3] Phillip K Smith III has worked on and created numerous large-scale sculptures across the country, as well as internationally.

Phillip K. Smith III has often been compared to his predecessors such as Robert Irwin, James Turrell, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Craig Kauffman, Constantin Brancusi, Sol Lewitt, and Kenneth Noland.

[1] He grew up in the Coachella Valley in Southern California,[7] after his family moved there from LA when he was in first grade.

2013[11] Lucid Stead was a temporary art installation created in 2013 in Joshua Tree, California.

Surrounding the mesquite tree eight "portals," which feature pulsing, LED-powered concentric circles.

Phillip K Smith III transformed the 100-foot-long bridge adding LED lights behind the translucent panels, so they shine through as blocks of color.

We desire mystery and beauty as they remind us of the unity, love, immensity, and incomprehensible complexity that exist in the world.” – Phillip K. Smith III[6] Smith III, Phillip K: (2017) Five Installations Laguna Art Museum and Grand Central Press ISBN 0940872420