Jake Kelly

abstract - beeldhouwen - conceptueel - installatie - internationaal

Jake Kelly is fascinated by the simple act of making a line. The foundation of our shared human culture from ancient cave paintings to 3D printing can be traced fundamentally to lines. Kelly calls upon the significance and history of lines as the foundation of his practice. His work manifests sculpturally through the use of humble materials such as string and wood. The use of democratised materials is significant as a statement for the accessibility of art for everyone. Kelly has appropriated these materials for the development of his own intuitive technique with a decade’s worth of refinement creating intricate networks of string and paint. Kelly was initially trained as a painter. Over the years he became increasingly preoccupied with the sculptural deconstruction of the painting until the works were no longer recognisable as paintings but as explorations of networks he refers to as constructions.


Performative interaction at Neck of the Woods exhibition space - This is a site specific installation and was the first time I really collaborated with members of the public in the collection of and creation of my raw material to make an installation. The project prioritised quality interactions over mass participation by focusing on a small group approach, creating an intimate atmosphere where each participant played a substantial role. Invitations were extended through social media channels, encouraging direct contributions. The project aimed to bridge conceptual values with real-life experiences through public outreach, seen as a resistance to neoliberalism. It embedded educational and performative elements, transcending traditional boundaries and inviting contemplation, thus transforming it into a shared exploration of values.
Big Art 2023 - At the invitation of Big Art, the pop-up platform for large works of art in and around Amsterdam, artist Jake Kelly created a new installation.
Installation 2023 - Sustaining Small Acts group exhibition at TENT Rotterdam Photography by Aad Hoogendoorn
Installation 2022 - Wild Summer Of Art Part II at Brutus Rotterdam. Photography by Donia Refino
22#1011 - 2022, Construction of Metal, Hemp string, Elastic, and Acrylic paint
22#1001 - 2022, Construction of Metal, Hemp string, and Wood 90 x 90 x 10 cm
22#1000 - 2022, Construction of Metal, Hemp string, Wood, and Gloss paint 170 x 100 x 10 cm
21#10 - 2021, Construction of Metal, Hemp string, Wire, and Branch 60 x 60 x 10 cm
20#11 - 2021, Construction of Concrete, Steel, and Hemp string
Installation 2020 - Duo Exhibition Showbox #9 with Donald Schenkel at Foundation MESH, Rotterdam