KIAH CELESTE
Kiah Celeste (b.1994, Brooklyn, NY) is a multi-dimensional artist whose work for the last four years has transcended fitting into one category or medium.
Living a peripatetic life since leaving her native Brooklyn, Celeste moved from her university background in photography into three-dimensional production. Kiah spent her time completing artist residencies in Barcelona, Vienna, and Frankfort (KY), as well as solo exhibitions in Chicago, New York and Louisville.
She has worked and exhibited internationally from Brooklyn, Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Hong Kong and Basel to Louisville. In 2021, Celeste received the inaugural 21C Artadia Award in Louisville. Her newly acquired works by the Speed Museum in Louisville are currently on view through August while she prepares for a solo exhibition in Lisbon, a two person exhibition titled “Woolgather” at Swivel Gallery, and several art fairs including expo Chicago and NADA Miami.
Kiah Celeste is jointly presented by Swivel Gallery and DOCUMENT, Chicago.
Kiah Celeste (b.1994), Zygote, 2023. Exercise Ball and Concrete, 21 H x 26 W x 26 D in. / 53 H x 66 W x 66 D cm
Kiah Celeste (b.1994), Dream Of Pearl (Smoke), 2023. Acrylic Skylight Domes, Bowling Ball, 17 H x 51 W x 35 D in. / 43 H x 129 W x 89 D cm
Left: Kiah Celeste (b.1994), HB, 2023. Ash Wood, Tape Dispenser, Tile, 62 H x 11 W x 4 D in. Right: Kiah Celeste (b.1994), LB, 2023. Ash Wood, Tape Dispenser, Tile, 55 H x 8 W x 3 D in
Kiah Celeste (b.1994), Retired, 2023. Concrete Wheel, Aged Cue Balls, Glass, 9 H x 44 W x 44 D in. / 23 H x 112 W x 112 D cm