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Jon Kessler
The Mechanical Soul of Jon Kessler Born in Yonkers, United States of America, Jon Kessler has carved a singular path in the contemporary art world through a practice that breathes life into the inanimate. His journey as an artist is one marked by exploration and a profound engagement with the physical world; after beginning his studies at SUNY Purchase, he spent formative years traveling through Africa, Europe, and the Middle East befo
re returning to complete his education with honors in 1980. This global perspective deeply informs his work, which often seeks to navigate the complex intersections of technology, culture, and the human condition. Kessler is most renowned for his captivating kinetic sculptures, pieces that refuse to hide their inner workings from the viewer. By leaving mechanics exposed, he invites an intimate confrontation with the very engines of cr…
