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Artist Statement:
“Art to me is a form of
therapy, a way to revisit past
experiences and an opportunity
to examine triumph and
failure. My palette is my mind
and my creations are mere
glimpses into a life a little
less ordinary”.
Jesse Kellman.
Neo-Expressionism painting is
a vehicle which lets...
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Artist Exhibitions:
465GALLERY (solo show)
San Diego, Ca 92101
01/01/07 - 02/15/07
465GALLERY (solo show)
San Diego, Ca. 92101
05/01/07 - 06/01/07
Art Mondo (solo show)
San Diego, Ca. 92101
08/01/07 - 09/20/07
465GALLERY (solo show)
San Diego, Ca. 92101
10/10/07 - ...
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Artist Galleries:
Coming Soon!
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Artist Reviews:
Feature article in San Diego
Home and Garden Magazine (Oct
'07) along with artist's Jim
Hubbell and Robert Irwin.
Radio Interview: Radio Sophie
103.7 FM, San Diego
(02/10/07)
B.E.T. Chicago Television
interview (08/30/08). Chicago,
Il
Cynic Magazine published
works, 10/08
34th ...
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Collections:
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Jesse Kellman Biography:
| Biographical information for Jesse Kellman can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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33
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Mixed Media
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Neo-Expressionism - (1970 - 1990)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Basquiat
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Born January 22nd 1976, in Haifa Israel, artist Jesse Kellman is the adopted son of prominent American economist Dr. Mitchell Kellman. During the early years of his life the family moved often and Jesse found himself absorbing aspects of all the different cities both nationally and internationally in which he lived. For the most part he grew up in the New York Metropolitan area. He always felt on the outside of the mainstream and grew fond of being the anti- anti. A rebel at a young age he created his own world and his own ways on how to do things. Sometimes working for him and sometimes working against.
Jesse has worn many hats in life. He left home at an early age to serve in a foreign military, spent time working in a tire factory, worked on the streets of New York City with the Emergency Medical Services as a paramedic, captained a professional sport fishing boat and owned a top faux finishing and decorative painting company in Southern California. He has traveled extensively through out the world and has a robust willingness to absorb what is around him. Some say his passion for life and experience mirrors that of Hemingway’s.
After 2 years of working the professional sport fishing circuit in Southern California, Jesse returned home to New York to take part in an architectural finishing apprenticeship through Master Painter Robert Martinaeu. After completion, Jesse returned to San Diego to build his own company and lead the industry in innovative finishes and techniques. At the same time he was also dealing with presence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. An ailment he acquired in the military and with the emergency medical services. It was through the advice of his therapist that he turned to the canvas and applied his artistic nature to help aid in his recovery.
The artist’s transition to canvass came naturally and was a wonderful form of therapy. Jesse brings his oddball views and bold expressions to life. His many experiences aid him in the underlining message of in his work. Opinionated, savvy and rough around the edges his art very much mimics the artist himself. Influenced by the greats of New York City Jesse follows suit in keeping way outside the lines and continues to create his own style and medium for what he has to say. His works typically address emotion, family, adoption, love and loss. There is a human element to his pieces wether in the image content or the heavy, hand done applications. He feels that art is human expression and therefore should have a life-like nature and feel, and its message should allow the viewer to assimilate with the content.
Artist Jesse Kellman has been painting for more then 6 years now, though his exploration of the human story has just begun. His work is hung in private collections in most major cities around the United States. With a strong exhibition experience and a growing collector base, Jesse is well on his way to defining a medium.
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