Greg Kelsey
Born 1971, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; lives in Ignacio, Colorado

AN HONEST LOOK at Greg Kelsey’s sculpture reveals his intensity for both form and subject. No matter the subject, it is his belief that form is the most significant thing about a sculpture. Kelsey states, “It is a powerful combination when form and subject are both meaningful.”

As a self-taught artist, Kelsey is a consummate student of the behavior of light on surface. He feels the mastery of different textures gives a piece life and aids the viewer in noticing what is supposed to be noticed. The form has to own its own space and command attention, whereas the detail should draw the focus of the eye while stressing power, gesture, or movement. Kelsey feels his subjects have already told a story through mood, texture, and line that he, as the artist, must recognize, acknowledge, and retell.

Notable Awards and Achievements:
2017    CM Russell Art Show & Auction, Sculpture set new record at gavel
2016    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Cyrus Dallin Award for Best Sculpture (also 2015, 2010)
2015    Briscoe Western Art Museum, Night of Artists, Committee’s Choice Purchase Award and, Committee’s Choice Sculpture Award
2014    Inducted as an inaugural member of the Russell Skull Society of Artists
2012    Briscoe Museum, Night of Artists, Committee’s Choice Award
2011    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Prize
2010    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Cyrus Dallin Award for Best Sculpture
2010    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Patrons’ Choice Award
2010    Created sculpture for Charlie Russell Heritage Award for the C.M. Russell Museum
2009    Elected as Sculptor Member of National Sculpture Society
2009    Phippen Fine Art Show, First Place Sculpture
2008    Bosque Art Classic, Gold Medal Sculpture & Jones Purchase Awards
2007    C. M. Russell Art Show & Auction, People’s Choice—Sculpture Award
2003    Night of the Artists, San Antonio, Texas, Best Sculpture Award
2001    C. M. Russell Art Show & Auction, Artists’ Choice Award

Memberships
Russell Skull Society of Artists, Inaugural Member
National Sculpture Society, Sculptor Member

Gallery Representation
Broadmoor Galleries, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Coeur d’Alene Galleries, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Montana Trails Gallery, Bozeman, Montana
Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, Arizona
Sorrel Sky Gallery, Durango, Colorado, and Santa Fe, New Mexico

www.gregkelsey.com