Pilar Pobil (1926–2024) was a Spanish artist, writer, and storyteller whose vibrant home, Casa Pilar, became a living canvas for her creativity. She was born in Madrid, Spain and raised on the island of Mallorca. In 1956 she met her future husband, Walter Smith, and moved to Salt Lake City to raise a family with him. 

 

Her entire life was defined by the creative pursuit of beauty. She designed and made clothing by hand; embroidered, crocheted and knitted; created magical gardens; painted furniture; wrote poetry; and was a wonderful cook - but it wasn't until her mid-forties that she began to pursue art as a career in earnest. With no formal training, she taught herself to sculpt and to paint, bringing vibrancy and expressive storytelling into everything she touched.