Contrasting high-polished and rough textures, each ASPEN Sconce is hand-cast and hand-finished upon order, mounted with LED lighting inside and behind the piece.

MATERIALS: 
Cast aluminum and polished stainless steel plated in precious metal
-OR- Cast bronze and plated stainless steel

DIMENSIONS: 
Medium: 
•15.75” tall x 6.75” wide and extends 4.25” from wall
•Med Sculpture is 14” x 5” x3.5”
Large:
•16” tall, 6” wide at top, 5” away from wall
•Lg Sculpture: 16.75”x 6” x 4.25”

FINISHES: 
•24 karat polished gold with 24 karat satin gold wall plate
•Polished nickel with satin nickel wall plate
•Cast bronze with bronze finished wall plate

BULBS: UL listed dimmable LED

LEAD TIME: 6-12 weeks

ORIGIN: New York, NY

The most subtle details can have a tremendous effect on an object and the way it’s perceived. In this case, changing the beveled edges, ever so slightly, shifts the entire feel of the sculpture. A multitude of conceptual references are found in this piece: being built up and sanded down, beauty coming from pain, exhilaration found in adventure, outer polish combined with inner strength.  This sculpture transforms a setting while simultaneously being influenced by its surroundings.

Each component in this piece is painstakingly hand-sculpted, hand-cast, and hand-finished; the smooth exterior balanced by a rough interior.  Encased in layers of metal with a mirror-polished pure 24 karat gold exterior, the spikes are suspended by 24 karat gold custom wire. LED lighting inside the components, and in the gold canopy, transforms the sculpture into a fully functional lighting piece.

OPEN EDITION
FINISHES: 24 karat gold
polished nickel
                  cast bronze
CANOPY FINISHES:
                   24 karat polished gold
                   24 karat satin gold
                   polished nickel
                   satin nickel
brass
                   bronze finish

BULBS: LED

DIMENSIONS: 24x9” (Canopy size)
                        36x9”
                        48x12”
                        60x15”
                    CUSTOM

LEAD TIME: 16-24 weeks (excluding delivery)
LEAD TIME FOR CUSTOM: Varies
ORIGIN: New York, NY
PRICE UPON REQUEST

Designed to push the juxtapositional boundaries of “edgy meets elegant” in both the piece and its function, the LONDON Lamp maquette was destined to become a cast bronze sculpture and simultaneously intended to be worn as a fascinator to a fundraising event to support women in theatre. Both the finished sculpture and maquette hat evoke a variety of reactions and spur conversation.

LIMITED EDITION of 21 and 2 APs

MATERIALS: Cast bronze utilizing the lost wax method
BULB: up to 65watt
FINISH: custom patina
DIMENSIONS: approx 16” x 26“
LEAD TIME: 16-18 weeks (excluding delivery)
ORIGIN: New York, NY

PRICE UPON REQUEST

Torchiere: A sculpted floor lamp. Contrasting polished and rough textures, each torchiere is hand-cast and hand-finished upon order, mounted with dimmable LED lighting inside the front and the back.

MATERIALS/FINISHES: Grey metal composite or Cast Bronze

DIMENSIONS: 63” x 12” x 11” Available in Grey Metal composite or Cast Bronze

BULBS: UL listed dimmable LED

LEAD TIME: inquire

ORIGIN: New York, NY

Patientia means “perseverance” in Latin. This piece embodies an incredible amount of perseverance while appearing deceitfully simple. Once again, in attempt to balance a sense of daring excitement with elegant and subtle gracefulness, this piece utilizes multiple finishes. The sophisticated finishes enhance the viewer’s experience interacting with the light and the setting in which it is placed. Several glass tops are offered, transforming it into a fully functional table.

LIMITED EDITION: Bronze 9/1AP

MATERIALS: cast bronze (inquire for cast stainless steel)
FINISH: polished bronze or steel and custom patina
DIMENSIONS: approx 20”Diameter x 18”Tall
WEIGHT: 168 pounds
LEAD TIME: 16-18 weeks (excluding delivery)
ORIGIN: New  York, NY

PRICE UPON REQUEST

BREAKING SISYPHUS: Enough is enough.

In Greek mythology, Sisyphus is condemned to roll an immense boulder up a mountain, only for it to roll down when he reached the top, over and over for all eternity.

My experience has been that we all have had times in our lives, pushing the same huge boulders, only to see our efforts erased.  Forced to start again, and start again, it can be easy to lose faith.

This limited edition line celebrates the relentless courage of those facing seemingly insurmountable odds, battles almost impossible to win, the futility of striking back against the harshness and pains of the human condition.  

For me, this project was also a declaration...ENOUGH.  At times in my life I felt as though I was rolling not one boulder, but hundreds.  Breaking Sisyphus was my way of saying ENOUGH of all of it.  

These cast bronze pieces represent overcoming, triumph, and VICTORY!  

MATERIALS: cast bronze using the lost wax method
FINISH: hand applied patina exterior, polished bronze interior to reflect the light
SMALL DIMENSIONS: 5.5" diameter x 6.5" tall
WEIGHT: 8 pounds
WEIGHT: 15 pounds
LEAD TIME: 12-16 weeks (excluding delivery)
ORIGIN: New York, NY

Are there those who achieve greatness while being immune to difficulty?  Or, are greatness and struggle inextricably linked?

Multiple renowned foundries insisted The FORGOTTEN sculpture would be impossible to cast in bronze. Countless stories core to the human experience are expressed: relentless perseverance, heartache, hope and fear, overcoming, and determination. Everything that has built up and led to this point has, at times, held back; it's pushed forward, tied down, yet there's still a fight to break free.

The ache of feeling forgotten permeated my adventure along with the idea of being “too much” and “not enough”.  However, hope was (and is) always present, cast like the metal in the piece; it won't let go as it both supports and strangles like wrapping roots.  Tears of happiness, devastation, accompanying laughter and cathartic release all feed the roots that support and restrain.

Painful words become valued and never allow for settling or mediocrity. Perfectionism which started with hurt enables the extraordinary. Perseverance leads to breakthrough which quitting never could. Brokenness can heal and beauty can come from pain.  Like life, it's beautiful and ugly, orderly and messy all at once.

Ultimately, these things form character and inspire art which is not otherwise possible. 

LIMITED EDITION of 6 and 2APs

MATERIALS: cast bronze
FINISH: custom patina
DIMENSIONS: approx 18” x 26”
WEIGHT: 65 pounds
LEAD TIME: 18-20 weeks (excluding delivery)
ORIGIN: New York, NY

PRICE UPON REQUEST

What is within a seed? In a teardrop?

Hope • Life • Beauty • Joy • Pain • Sorrow • Frustration • Elation • Past • Future • Dreams • Possibility

BLOOM: A juxtaposition of strong and delicate; beauty, perseverance, life, pain, growth in spite of difficulty.

Every petal, every flower, formed by hand: over 500 hours went into the creation of BLOOM hours.  Representative of perseverance, hope that refuses to quit, blooming and growing even though the ground is rocky (like a flower growing through a concrete walkway). Many petals are “perfect” and others, like scars that tell a story, have marks; fingerprints, and imperfections seen on the finished piece are intentional.

DIMENSIONS: custom (45”x 11.75” shown)
MATERIALS: Resin Composite
FINISHES: Grey metal • black • white • custom
LEAD TIME: inquire
ORIGIN: USA

Torchiere: A sculpted floor lamp. Contrasting polished and rough textures, each torchiere is hand-cast and hand-finished upon order, mounted with dimmable LED lighting inside the front and the back.

MATERIALS/FINISHES: Grey metal composite, white composite, or Cast Bronze

DIMENSIONS: 63” x 12” x 11” Available in Grey Metal composite or Cast Bronze

BULBS: UL listed dimmable LED

LEAD TIME: inquire

ORIGIN: New York, NY

The tension of the reach...Freedom? Help? Hope? Hurt? The tension of hope. Straining, reaching further, trying harder could result in grasping and holding on, even pulling up.  Or maybe someone will rescue, someone will lift up and out.  An ending, a beginning and somewhere in between.

LIMITED EDITION of 8 and 1AP

MATERIALS: cast stainless steel
OPTIONAL: glass top secured in the knot (becomes a 14" occasional table)
FINISH: custom
DIMENSIONS: 25" tall
WEIGHT: 15 pounds
LEAD TIME: 18-20 weeks (excluding delivery)
ORIGIN: New York, NY

PRICE UPON REQUEST

Various Paintings

MATERIALS: Acrylic on canvas

A great deal of engineering at every turn, the intense edges of Alexander and the pure 24 karat gold exterior complement one another in this statement piece. Illuminated by LED lighting interspersed through the piece, the mirror-polished surfaces enable the light to interact with the sculpture, its surrounding, and even the natural light that changes in the setting throughout the day.

LIMITED EDITION of 7 and 1AP
FINISH: 24 karat gold
DIMENSIONS: custom.  shown approx 36"x36"
LEAD TIME: 24 weeks (exculding delivery)
ORIGIN: New York, NY

PRICE UPON REQUEST

TOP: Like many corporate stories, the piece appears straight forward at first glance and multilayered as one understands more. It's simple and complicated. Simple things have become more complex over time and those complex have become more refined and streamlined.  

MATERIALS: Brass, Glass, Acrylic, LED
DIMENSIONS: Custom
WEIGHT: Custom
LEAD TIME: 16-20 weeks (excluding delivery)
ORIGIN: Colorado

PRICE UPON REQUEST

BELOW: Conceptual rendering of a stainless steel and glass sculpture

Once housing the Kelly Kiefer portfolio, The CUBE traveled in its own seat on the airplane. Met with intrigue and curiosity during its travels and when being viewed for the first time, it reminds one of the dynamic effect the element of surprise can have when interacting with art. Connected with clients via word-of-mouth referral, the theatrical process of experiencing The CUBE gave viewers insight in to the Kelly Kiefer process and tangible exmaples of past work. The piece posed some logistical challenges: removing one to four of the panels on each side to reveal hidden vignettes beneath meant the Rare Earth magnets recessed (and finished over so they were unseen) had to be strong enough to hold the side panels on yet not so strong that they conflicted with one another or kept the panels from being removed. Like walking through a gallery, the time involved in experiencing the piece, answered questions and provided a deep, cohesive, understanding of the Kelly Kiefer work than possible at first glance.

EDITION: One-off

EXTERIOR MATERIALS: Nickel-plated steel and silver leaf over hard wood
INTERIOR MATERIALS: Marble, Rare Earth Magnets, Hand Carved Alder wood, Lasercut Acrylic, Resin, Swarovksi Crystals, Silk, iPads, Acrylic Paint, Clay, and more
FINISH: custom glaze
DIMENSIONS: approx 13” x 13“ x 13"
ORIGIN: Colorado

SHOWN PIECE: not for sale
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As an artist, Kelly Kiefer is always venturing into new media.  Known for sophistication and attention to detail, sometimes Kiefer's work expresses a darker, edgier side; edgy but still elegant, dark but still beautiful.

Once again, perseverance, curiosity, and artisan expertise are combined with incredible tangible materials to evoke the intangible emotions of intrigue and surprise. The interactive mixed-media piece showcases various films; titanium gears turn with a secret key and engage motorized components that execute the opening of the case revealing the iPad hidden within which automatically raises for viewing. Given the importance of the piece, Kelly utilized a many important materials and techniques: The African Ebony wood is often used for royalty, and the custom titanium gears were hand drawn before being translated into language for water jet cutting. The piece took eighteen months to complete, required the collaboration of 20 various experts within the Kelly Kiefer team including mechanical and electrical engineers, and consists of custom fabricated and parts imported from around the world.

EDITION: One-off

MATERIALS: African Ebony, Titanium, Hammered Bronze, French Reamy glass, Gilt Polished Titanium
Hand-carved Wood, Motors, Controllers
DIMENSIONS: 15” x 12“ x 5"
ORIGIN: Colorado

SHOWN NOT FOR SALE: Similar pieces functioning as a cigar humidor or jewelry storage have been envisioned
FURTHER INFORAMTION UPON REQUEST

Limited Edition of 3

Resin and Steel

18 “ tall, glass sits at approximately 15.5” from the ground

33”L x 21”W x 18”T Sculpture

41” x 28 x 1/2” Starphire Glass Table Top

Lead Time: 8-12 weeks

Beautiful. Dark. Alluring. Imperfect upon close inspection. Shiny. Messy.

DIMENSIONS: 24" x 8.75"
MATERIALS: Mixed Media and Swarovski Crystals
ORIGIN: USA

The Breckenridge Spike is Solid Cast Bronze: high polished exterior with a rough interior. Each spike is hand-cast in wax, hand cast in bronze, and high-polished. Here one can see the juxtapositions so often found in Kelly Kiefer's work: rough and polished, dangerous yet elegant, an immense amount of work to make something appear simple.

This piece is beautiful on a credenza, table, or tray and is fantastic alone or in the company of, even filled with, other items.

Also available in Stainless Steel