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SAM KELLER is an artist based in Los Angeles whose diverse body of work spans sculpture, painting, and mixed media. Central to his artistic exploration is the examination of both the aesthetic and functional boundaries of discarded consumer goods. Keller’s artistry thrives on playful transformations, where everyday items such as crushed beverage cans are reimagined as lavish, Swarovski-studded sculptures, or humble Cheeto Puffs are elevated into geometric marvels. Through this process, familiar mass-produced products are imbued with new meaning, turning them into unique art objects. 

Keller holds a BFA in Painting from The Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in Sculpture from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. His work has garnered attention not least through solo exhibitions at venues including Louis Buhl & Co. in Detroit, Andrew Rafacz Gallery in Chicago, and Ed. Varie in New York. Additionally, his art has been featured in group exhibitions at prominent galleries including Suomei Gallery in Shanghai, Hashimoto Contemporary in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the East Hampton Shed, Eric Firestone Gallery in East Hampton, My Pet Ram in New York, and Martha’s Contemporary in Austin, Texas.