Zack Smithey Fine Art Mural — Heritage Remembered
Created for a local restaurant in St. Charles, Missouri, this fine art mural by Zack Smithey fuses American history with cultural tradition in a bold and unexpected way. Figures central to the region’s story—Mark Twain, Sacagawea, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, Lewis and Clark, and Daniel Boone—are reimagined through the vibrant lens of Día de los Muertos.
Each portrait features the iconic sugar skull motif, hand-painted with intricate patterns and radiant color, transforming these legendary figures into timeless symbols of remembrance and celebration. Smithey’s expressive style breathes energy into the mural, balancing reverence with festivity, and inviting viewers to experience history not as distant and solemn, but as alive, connected, and honored through tradition.
More than a mural, this work creates a cultural bridge—celebrating heritage, storytelling, and community. In the lively setting of the restaurant, it becomes both a striking visual centerpiece and a reminder that even history’s greatest voices are part of an ongoing dialogue between past and present.
