Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

Mike Kelley Bowling Bag mixed media set with red bowling shirt, ball, bag, and catalog, reflecting American bowling culture.

Complete set, which includes a customized bowling shirt, bowling ball, bag and catalog Mike Kelley by William S. Bartman and Miyoshi Barosh. Engraved signature and number to bowling ball 'M. Kelley. // Bowling Bag by Mike Kelley, created in 1991, is a mixed media artwork that embodies the artist's fascination with Americana and popular culture. This set, produced in a limited edition of 50, includes a bright red customized bowling shirt, a matching red bowling ball with the artist’s engraved signature and edition number, a red and black bowling bag, and a catalog titled Mike Kelley by William S. Bartman and Miyoshi Barosh. The carefully curated objects, all in coordinated red tones, reference the nostalgic yet commercial aspects of bowling culture in the United States, blending art with a slice of everyday leisure. This piece reflects Kelley's exploration of identity, consumerism, and subcultures, turning familiar items into a cohesive sculptural installation that invites viewers to reconsider the cultural significance of ordinary objects.

Artwork Copyright © Mike Kelley

Bowling Bag, 1991

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Complete set, which includes a customized bowling shirt, bowling ball, bag and catalog Mike Kelley by William S. Bartman and Miyoshi Barosh. Engraved signature and number to bowling ball 'M. Kelley. // Bowling Bag by Mike Kelley, created in 1991, is a mixed media artwork that embodies the artist's fascination with Americana and popular culture. This set, produced in a limited edition of 50, includes a bright red customized bowling shirt, a matching red bowling ball with the artist’s engraved signature and edition number, a red and black bowling bag, and a catalog titled Mike Kelley by William S. Bartman and Miyoshi Barosh. The carefully curated objects, all in coordinated red tones, reference the nostalgic yet commercial aspects of bowling culture in the United States, blending art with a slice of everyday leisure. This piece reflects Kelley's exploration of identity, consumerism, and subcultures, turning familiar items into a cohesive sculptural installation that invites viewers to reconsider the cultural significance of ordinary objects.

Artwork Copyright © Mike Kelley

Mike Kelley

Bowling Bag, 1991

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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