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 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. His works, while historically referenced, are wholly original, reflecting an intense energy and a 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 in major museums and art institutions worldwide, including 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 3 Stockholm Konsthall, Musée d'Art Contemporain de Lyon. He has also been exhibited in many contemporary art galleries and international art fairs.
Ball's works are part of prestigious collections including the Hammer Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), Norton Museum of Art, Maramotti Collection, Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall, Panza Collection and many more.
