Barry X Ball was born in Pasadena, California in 1955 and continues to work in New York. He has redefined figurative sculpture, bringing an innovative perspective to this classic art form. He uses unconventional methods, going beyond traditional materials and techniques. His creative process combines advanced technologies such as 3D digital scanning, virtual modeling, 3D printing and computer-controlled milling with classical artisanal techniques such as detailed hand carving and polishing. While his works are historically referenced, they are wholly original, reflecting an intense energy and surreal stillness at the same time. With his bold and innovative approach, Ball pushes the boundaries of contemporary sculpture and opens it up for reassessment. His sculptures have been exhibited at the Nasher Sculpture Center, Ca' Pesaro and Ca' Rezzonico for the Venice Biennale, Villa Panza, Powerhouse Museum, Frist Center for Visual Arts, Museum of Art and Design, SITE Santa Fe, Ballroom Marfa, Magasin...
Barry X Ball, born in 1955 in Pasadena, California, is a New York-based artist known for redefining figurative sculpture. He breathes new life into this classical art form by incorporating unconventional materials and techniques. His creative process blends advanced technology with traditional craftsmanship, utilizing 3D digital scanning, virtual modeling, 3D printing, and computer-controlled milling alongside meticulous hand carving and polishing. While his works pay tribute to historical influences, they remain entirely original, balancing an intense, almost electric energy with an uncanny sense of stillness. Through his bold and innovative approach, Ball challenges and expands the boundaries of contemporary sculpture.
His sculptures have been showcased in major museums and art institutions worldwide, including the Nasher Sculpture Center, Venice Biennale exhibitions at Ca' Pesaro and Ca' Rezzonico, Villa Panza, the Powerhouse Museum, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, and the Museum of Arts and Design. He has also exhibited at SITE Santa Fe, Ballroom Marfa, Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall, Musée d'Art Contemporain de Lyon, and various other contemporary art galleries and international fairs.
Ball’s works are part of several prestigious collections, such as the Hammer Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Norton Museum of Art, Maramotti Collection, Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall, and The Panza Collection, among others.
