When Michael Kalish reimagines an abused license plate or a vintage fender of a sun-faded farm truck, he transforms these discarded materials into striking art. His works are masterful while endearingly mindful, with a wink to Pop art masters such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. He raises repurposing to a culturally and socially conscious new level.
Kalish was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1973. He later attended the University of Rhode Island and Kennesaw State University in Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in art. After finishing school, he realized that if he wanted a career in art, he would have to do something to stand out. He decided to select a unique medium that would grab the attention of curators and the public.
He stumbled upon an old license plate in a junkyard, which sparked his interest. The color, texture and reflective shine drew him in, and he began to search for more. The first piece he created with the license plates was an American flag, which was exhibited by a small gallery. In 1996, he made a series of license plate portraits of several U.S. presidents, which were displayed in the windows of the Barney’s department store in New York City.
Kalish relocated to Los Angeles, where he continues to work with salvaged metal objects, fashioning them into beautiful roses, bowls of fruit, pop icon portraits and abstract pieces. His Raise the Caliber monumental public work — made of reclaimed guns — garnered high praise for its statement against violence. In 2017, his Art of Finding Love series of interactive abstract sculptures toured various outdoor locations in California.
On 1stDibs, find Michael Kalish’s sculptures, paintings, mixed media and more.
popheART (edition #8 of 35)
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"popheART" — layered laser cut aluminum and enamel on aluminum panel — 35 x 40 x 5.5 inches. Signed and numbered limited edition of 35. Commission only with apx. 4-5 week lead time....
Metal, Enamel
Price Upon Request
Four Acrylic "Glass" Roses
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an incredibly dimensional set of four wall sculptures made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create each "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Signed and numbered limited edition of 35. Inquire regarding current lead time. 70 x 70 inches includes 5 inch spacing between each rose. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Acrylic "Glass" Rose - Red on Pink
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create the "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Signed and numbered limited edition of 35. #1 is immediately available, other editions have a 2-3 week lead time. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Acrylic "Glass" Rose - Pink on Lime Green
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create the "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Signed and numbered limited edition of 35. #1 is immediately available, other editions have a 2-3 week lead time. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Acrylic "Glass" Rose - Red on Multicolor
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create the "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Edition of 35. #1 is immediately available, other editions have a 2-3 week lead time. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Acrylic "Glass" Rose - Yellow on Red
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create the "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Edition of 35. #1 is immediately available, other editions have a 2-3 week lead time. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Ava Sketch 2
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
edition 1 of 18 Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts...
Enamel
Price Upon Request
Red Rose on Circle Graffiti
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a signed and numbered limited edition of 18. Commission Only, lead time is apx. 5 weeks. This dimensional wall sculpture is created with layered laser cut aluminum pieces pai...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
Fruit Bowl - Chrome
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a signed and limited edition of 18. Commission Only, lead time is apx. 5 weeks. This dimensional sculpture is created with layered laser cut chromed steel pieces with spacers...
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
Vase of Roses - Mirrored Stainless 60
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a signed and numbered limited edition of 10. It is a stunning three dimensional sculpture made from layered laser cut chromed stainless steel with spaces giving it a beautif...
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
The Art of Finding Love - Brushed Gold
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning sculpture standing at just over seven feet tall is on a swivel base. It is quite an engineering feat to create each sculpture. This sculpture can go indoors or outdoors as well. The title "The Art of Finding Love...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Crush - Rose on Coral
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more re...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
Crush- Rose on Gold
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more re...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
Crush - Rose on Red
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more re...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
Crush - Rose on Pink
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more re...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
Crush- Rose on Blue
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more re...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
Candy Rose - Blue on Orange - COMMISSION ONLY
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Candy Rose - Blue on Orange" — custom paint on layered laser cut aluminum — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 18. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE AL...
Enamel
Price Upon Request
Large Rose - Mirrored Stainless
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and numbered limited edition of 18. Commission only, lead time is 4 - 6 weeks This is an incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of layered laser cut chromed stainless steel. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more refined laser cut aluminum and mirrored stainless steel sculptures, with references to American culture. In his most daring and bold expression of the force of nature known as love, the renowned sculptor unveiled his own artistic sonnet in sculpture form – "THE ART OF FINDING LOVE", a 20 foot x 6 foot x 6 foot interactive sculpture...
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
American Flag - Multi Color
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"American Flag - Multi Color" — enamel on layered laser cut aluminum — 33 x 48 x 4.5 inches. Edition of 35. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ALLOW ...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
For You!
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"For You!" — steel sculpture — 30 x 24 x 0.5 inches (base is 15" wide x 7" deep), this is edition #2 of 18. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON...
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
The Art of Finding Love - Monumental
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Art of Finding Love - Monumental" — mixed media with chrome and painted panels — 72 x 240 x 72 inches. Edition of 9. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIEC...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Vase of Roses - Large Painted
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Vase of Roses - Large Painted" layered laser cut aluminum and enamel on aluminum panels — 60 x 40 x 16 inches. Signed and numbered limited edition of 10. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
Candy Rose - Pink on Pearl
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Candy Rose - Pink on Pearl" — custom paint on layered laser cut aluminum — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 18. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ALL...
Aluminum
Price Upon Request
Candy Rose - Blue on Red
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Candy Rose - Blue on Red" — custom paint on layered laser cut aluminum — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 18. Please contact gallery regarding availability. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 WEEKS LEAD TIME. *PLEASE CONTACT GALLERY REGARDING AVAILABILITY. An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut aluminum, a material that contrasts the delicate subject of many "Kalish Editions" works – roses. See the FP Contemporary website for more colors. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more refined laser cut aluminum and mirrored stainless steel sculptures, with references to American culture. In his most daring and bold expression of the force of nature known as love, the renowned sculptor unveiled his own artistic sonnet in sculpture form – "THE ART OF FINDING LOVE...
Enamel
Price Upon Request
Candy Rose - Orange on Pink
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Candy Rose - Orange on Pink" — custom paint on layered laser cut aluminum — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 18. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 WEEKS LEAD TIME. *PLEASE CONTACT GALLERY REGARDING AVAILABILITY. An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut aluminum, a material that contrasts the delicate subject of many "Kalish Editions" works – roses. See the FP Contemporary website for more colors. Michael Kalish is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist based in Los Angeles. His passion for metal started with vintage car parts and license plates and evolved to more refined laser cut aluminum and mirrored stainless steel sculptures, with references to American culture. In his most daring and bold expression of the force of nature known as love, the renowned sculptor unveiled his own artistic sonnet in sculpture form – "THE ART OF FINDING LOVE", a 20 foot x 6 foot x 6 foot interactive sculpture...
Aluminum
Price Upon Request
Candy Rose - Pink on Purple
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Candy Rose - Pink on Purple" — custom paint on layered laser cut aluminum — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 18. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ALL...
Aluminum
Price Upon Request
Rose - Pink on Green
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Rose - Pink on Green" — layered laser cut aluminum and enamel on aluminum panel — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 35. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST. PLE...
Enamel, Metal
Price Upon Request
Six Roses
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Six Roses", layered laser cut aluminum and enamel on aluminum panels, — each rose measures 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 35. Dimensions of 69"h x 106"w i...
Enamel, Metal
$881Sale Price|25% Off
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Square 3D Wall Relief in Clay Floral Aggregation Mosaic in Soft Multicolor Tones
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This square wall sculpture presents a high-relief surface of densely packed, hand-modeled clay forms arranged in non-hierarchical clusters that evoke buds, seeds, and cellular struct...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$881Sale Price|25% Off
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Multicolor 3D Floral-Inspired Wall Sculpture Mosaic of Spherical Floral Forms
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This square wall-mounted sculpture features a dense surface of hand-molded clay spheres in assorted sizes and colors, arranged into compact floral-like clusters. Flower Bubbles (202...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$1,175
H 11.62 in W 11.62 in D 1.97 in
Pink Floral Bubble Clay Wall Sculpture 3D Mosaic Panel in Hand Molded Ceramic
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Pink floral bubble clay wall sculpture in hand molded ceramic relief forming a 3D mosaic panel with clustered organic composition. This wall-mounted 3D mosaic panel is composed of i...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$750
H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in
Sky Blue Excess (thick pink impasto painting square monochrome pop design)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Sky Blue Excess by Chloe Hedden captures the serene and infinite expanse of the sky in rich, sculptural texture. The swirling, fluid application of paint evokes the gentle movement o...
Wood, Acrylic
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in
Hot Pink Excess (thick pastel impasto painting square monochrome pop design)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Hot Pink Excess from Chloe Hedden’s Excess series embodies the tension between material opulence and emotional intensity through thick, sculptural ...
Wood, Acrylic
$7,500
H 71 in W 21 in D 21 in
Huge Dorothy Gillespie Colorful Abstract Expressionist Enamel Painted Sculpture
By Dorothy Gillespie
Located in Surfside, FL
Dorothy Gillespie (1920 – 2012) Ribboned Image X 2001 Metal Ribbon Sculpture, Enamel on Aluminum with colorful striped green ribbons. Dimensions...
Metal, Enamel
$4,112
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Large Abstract Bubble Wall Sculpture in Hand Molded Clay 3D Mosaic Panel
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Large abstract bubble wall sculpture in hand molded clay forming a multicolor 3D mosaic panel with high relief surface. This large-scale wall sculpture is composed of individually h...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$750
H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in
Persian Rose Excess (thick impasto painting square monochrome pop cake design)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Chloe Hedden’s Persian Rose Excess from her Excess series continues her exploration of Excessivism, using thick, sculptural paint to embody themes of overconsumption and indulgence. ...
Wood, Acrylic
$6,500
H 32.5 in W 32 in
1970's Enamel Metal Vasarely Silkscreen Screenprint Axo Kinetic Op Art Sculpture
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Surfside, FL
Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Axo This piece is hand signed and numbered circa 1972-1977 I have seen it described as enamel on steel and enamel on aluminium. it is a serigraph on meta...
Metal, Enamel
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 30 in D 3 in
Sap Green, Forget Me Not and Prussian Blue Excess (texture thick vibrant paint)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Sap Green, Forget Me Not, and Prussian Blue Trio Combo by Chloe Hedden offers a contemplative journey through emotional tone, natural reference, and material excess. In this trio, He...
Wood, Acrylic
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in
Sky Blue Excess (thick impasto painting square monochrome pop design)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Chloe Hedden’s Sky Blue Excess from her Excess series captures the interplay between material abundance and emotional depth through thick, sculptural layers of paint. The sky blue hu...
Wood, Acrylic
$750
H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in
Light Rose Excess (thick pink impasto painting square monochrome pop design)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Light Rose Excess by Chloe Hedden is a delicate yet exuberant exploration of softness and texture. This sculptural painting captures the essence of blooming petals, whipped frosting,...
Wood, Acrylic
Sold
H 32 in W 32 in D 7.5 in
Acrylic "Glass" Rose - Red on Pink and Pink on Lime Green
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly dimensional wall sculpture made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create the "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Signed and numbered limited ...
Metal
Four Acrylic "Glass" Roses
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly dimensional set of four wall sculptures made with multiple layers of laser cut colored acrylic to create each "Rose", then mounted on an aluminum panel. Signed and num...
Metal
popheART
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"popheART" — layered laser cut aluminum and enamel on aluminum panel — 35 x 40 x 5.5 inches. Signed and numbered limited edition of 35. Commission only with apx. 4-5 week lead time....
Metal, Enamel
Candy Rose - Blue on Orange
By Michael Kalish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Candy Rose - Blue on Orange" — custom paint on layered laser cut aluminum — 32 x 32 x 7 inches. Edition of 18. THIS IS A COMMISSION-ONLY PIECE THAT IS MADE UPON REQUEST....
Aluminum