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Bret Reilly
Bowie

2026

$25,300
£19,406.19
€22,687.76
CA$36,428.94
A$36,966.63
CHF 21,130.42
MX$450,526.28
NOK 249,509.05
SEK 250,927.48
DKK 169,595.23

About the Item

Bret Reilly creates vibrant “snapshots” of everyday life—recognizable moments that invite viewers to laugh at themselves and the world around them. Rooted in a post-pandemic spirit of renewal, his work celebrates the return to normalcy: getting outside, feeling the breeze, hearing laughter again, and seeing smiles as masks finally came off. There’s a distinct stage-presence to his figures—an energetic, performative quality that pulls you in as if you’re being entertained, not simply observing. For Reilly, successful figurative work has to breathe—alive with movement, emotion, and momentum. A defining element of Reilly’s practice is his signature use of real shoes—bold, colorful found objects that act like an exclamation point, immediately catching the eye. But the shoes are only the hook: the real challenge (and reward) is guiding the viewer past the prop and into the emotional core of the piece. His affinity for incorporating real objects traces back to childhood museum visits in New York City, where he was captivated by Edgar Degas and the unforgettable presence of a dancer rendered in bronze yet paired with real fabric. That early encounter—especially at Metropolitan Museum of Art—cemented his belief that art has no rules: it’s freedom, built by hand, on the artist’s own terms. Reilly first placed sneakers on a sculpture in art school in 1985—and never looked back.
  • Creator:
    Bret Reilly (1967, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57 in (144.78 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Rye, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU425317585502

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