Alongside his studio practice, Smiley has produced internationally released documentary films, including Highway of Tears and For Love, both available on Netflix. Highway of Tears is widely regarded as a landmark cultural work that brought sustained international attention to systemic injustice in Canada. This narrative discipline informs his visual work, where images are treated as emotional instruments rather than references.

Smiley’s neo-expressionist paintings and immersive installations have been presented in solo exhibitions at venues including 1 Hotel West Hollywood and The Magic Box Gallery, with participation in recognised platforms such as LA Art Show, The Other Art Fair, and Aspen Institute programming. In late 2025, he presented his first New York solo exhibition, TIME TO BE SMILEY, introducing his practice to a broader East Coast audience.

His works are held in private collections internationally, with placements across the United States, Europe, and Canada. Smiley’s work offers collectors access to a distinctive visual language, immediately legible, emotionally grounded, and built for long-term resonance.

He is represented by Denis Bloch Fine Art, Beverly Hills.