“Artist Michael Paul Smith created a 1950’s utopian town out of miniatures based on stories and moments from his childhood,” according to National Geographic who was able to get an insider look at the gay model maker. The fascinating man, who has had jobs that range from bartender to postman, created Elgin Park, a lifelike town that earned him world-renowned fame after photos went viral. The short delves deep into the inspiration for creating this seemingly never-ending project.

Check out the short from Animal East below…