Ken Kelleher
Artist Ken Kelleher, otherwise known under his artistic alias "Anchorball," has garnered global attention for his massive sculptural installations placed around the world.
Who is Ken Kelleher?
Ken Kelleher, is an American sculptor known for monumental sculptural installations that merge classical principles with contemporary influences. Aiming to bridge traditional sculptural forms with the characteristics of pop art, Kelleher's works are characterized by their exploration of form, color, and space.
Kelleher has been deeply influenced by the modern American sculptor David Smith and the assemblage-based methods of Anthony Caro. As a result, Kelleher’s large-scale installations embrace both the physicality of materials and the narrative they convey. He expands upon these classical methods by integrating pop art aesthetics, drawing inspiration from artists like Ron English, Robert Crumb, and Takashi Murakami.
His creations—whether minute or monumental—challenge viewers to engage directly with the work. They invite audiences to consider the relationship between art and its environment.
Among his most iconic works is the "Ghost Mawse" series, a collection of haunting specters that blur the line between playful and eerie. These sculptures, draped in flowing cloaks and imbued with a spectral presence, invite viewers to contemplate the intersection of the tangible and the supernatural. Similarly, his "Flowers: series reimagines natural blossoms into colorful sculptural statement.
Ken Kelleher’s sculptures can be found in public installations around the globe, including Qatar, China, Indonesia, and the United States. Kelleher's pieces are to be exhibited at CONTEXT Art Miami 2024. Ken Kelleher’s work is also available through Carousel Fine Art, in which collectors can acquire his finished creations as well as and bespoke commissions.
