John Kesling

Painter

Birth Year 1980

Birthplace Ashland, KY

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About

Renowned American artist whose work is featured in the permanent collections of Soho House Nashville and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Community Arts Initiative. His solo exhibitions, including "Tippy Toes" and "Broken Mic," have been showcased in galleries across the United States. His art probes the emotional and psychological landscapes of love, loss, and humanity's relationship with the environment.

Before Fame

He earned a BFA degree in Arts from Morehead State University before going on to spend a semester studying art history in Europe. He later obtained his MFA degree in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Trivia

He has been a member of the Ground Floor Contemporary artist collective. His work has been featured by publications such as ArtMaze Mag, I Like Your Work, and Create Magazine.

Family Life

He tragically lost his younger brother to the impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic. He has a pet Australian cattle dog named Maggie.

Associated With

Both he and Andy Davis are respected American painters.