Smiley, the Smilodon

Part of Scraposaurs Traveling Exhibit

An Experience of Prehistoric Proportions

Learn More About Smiley

Dale tempting Smiley while on display at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in 2025.

Recycled Rebar

7.5’ Long x 6’ Wide x 5.5’ Tall

500 Pounds

This sculpture is for sale and is available for lease in 2027.

Artist Fun Fact: Smiley is made from salvaged rebar. I’m surprised how many patterns there are on the recycled reinforcement rod which makes an interesting texture for my cat!

Smiley at The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Sioux City, IA in 2022.

An AI rendition of Smiley

Meet the Artist!

Award-winning artist Dale Lewis, is passionate about recycling and art.

Since 2010, Dale has created nearly 150 large-scale sculptures from scrap metal and found objects at his home workshop in Hastings, MN.

When asked about his art, Dale says, "My hobby has become a full-time obsession. There's no turning back now - this is what I want to do when I grow up!"

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