2016
When Michael Kalish reimagines an abused license plate or a vintage fender of a sun-faded farm truck, he transforms these discarded materials into striking art. His works are masterful while endearingly mindful, with a wink to Pop art masters such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. He raises repurposing to a culturally and socially conscious new level.
Kalish was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1973. He later attended the University of Rhode Island and Kennesaw State University in Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in art. After finishing school, he realized that if he wanted a career in art, he would have to do something to stand out. He decided to select a unique medium that would grab the attention of curators and the public.
He stumbled upon an old license plate in a junkyard, which sparked his interest. The color, texture and reflective shine drew him in, and he began to search for more. The first piece he created with the license plates was an American flag, which was exhibited by a small gallery. In 1996, he made a series of license plate portraits of several U.S. presidents, which were displayed in the windows of the Barney’s department store in New York City.
Kalish relocated to Los Angeles, where he continues to work with salvaged metal objects, fashioning them into beautiful roses, bowls of fruit, pop icon portraits and abstract pieces. His Raise the Caliber monumental public work — made of reclaimed guns — garnered high praise for its statement against violence. In 2017, his Art of Finding Love series of interactive abstract sculptures toured various outdoor locations in California.
On 1stDibs, find Michael Kalish’s sculptures, paintings, mixed media and more.
Rose - Red on Magenta
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Rose - Red on Magenta" — layered laser cut aluminum and enamel on aluminum panel — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 35. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PL...
Aluminum, Enamel
Crush - Rose on Red
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more re...
Enamel, Metal
Acrylic "Glass" Rose - Red on Multicolor
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create the "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Edition of 35. #1 is immediately available, other editions have a 2-3 week lead time. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts...
Metal
Rose - Blue on Red
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Rose - Blue on Red" — layered laser cut aluminum and enamel on aluminum panel — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 35. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 WEEKS LEAD TIME. An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of enameled laser cut aluminum, a material that contrasts the delicate subject of many "Kalish Editions" works – roses. See the FP Contemporary website for more colors. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more refined laser cut aluminum and mirrored stainless steel sculptures, with references to American culture. In his most daring and bold expression of the force of nature known as love, the renowned sculptor unveiled his own artistic sonnet in sculpture form – "THE ART OF FINDING LOVE", a 20 foot x 6 foot x 6 foot interactive sculpture...
Enamel, Metal
Candy Rose - Blue on Red
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Candy Rose - Blue on Red" — custom paint on layered laser cut aluminum — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 18. Please contact gallery regarding availability. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 WEEKS LEAD TIME. *PLEASE CONTACT GALLERY REGARDING AVAILABILITY. An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut aluminum, a material that contrasts the delicate subject of many "Kalish Editions" works – roses. See the FP Contemporary website for more colors. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more refined laser cut aluminum and mirrored stainless steel sculptures, with references to American culture. In his most daring and bold expression of the force of nature known as love, the renowned sculptor unveiled his own artistic sonnet in sculpture form – "THE ART OF FINDING LOVE...
Enamel
Acrylic "Glass" Rose - Red on Pink
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create the "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Signed and numbered limited edition of 35. #1 is immediately available, other editions have a 2-3 week lead time. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts...
Metal
Rose, Lowell Nesbitt
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Lowell Nesbitt (1933-1993) Title: Rose Year: 1980 Edition: 160/250, plus proofs. Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Size: 24.75 x 21.75 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Si...
Screen
Rose, Lowell Nesbitt
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Lowell Nesbitt (1933-1993) Title: Rose Year: 1980 Edition: 92/175, plus proofs. Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Size: 29 x 29 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed an...
Screen
Rose
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Lowell Nesbitt Title: Rose Medium: Screenprint Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the edition of 175 Year: 1978 Measurements: 24" x 31" Note: This piece is sold UNFRAMED...
Screen
Red Rose, exquisite silkscreen, hand signed and numbered 9/25 by Lowell Nesbitt
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in New York, NY
Lowell Nesbitt Red Rose, 1985 Silkscreen on wove paper Signed, dated, and numbered AP 9/25 by Lowell Nesbitt on the front 24 × 24 inches Unframed Hand signed, dated, and numbered AP ...
Screen
Sacrifice Of The Rose
By Keith Carrington
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Sacrifice Of The Rose 2015 Mixed Media on archival paper. Keith Carrington’s experiences have led him to express his talents through the fluid & exacting mediums of watercolor an...
Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Rose Couture II
By Burton Morris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rose Couture II is also featured in Icons in Bloom at MASH Gallery. The work introduces a luminous atmospheric field that surrounds the rose in layered red and violet gradients. Unli...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Screen
