
Ken Kelleher
#Ascending Dance
SHANGHAI, CHINA
Ascending Dance by Ken Kelleher brings together refined sculptural form, architectural presence, and a sense of weightless movement. Known for combining classical sculptural principles with contemporary visual language, Kelleher creates works that engage their surroundings while inviting viewers into a more emotional and contemplative experience.
The sculpture is defined by sweeping curves and delicate feather-like details that suggest wings in motion. Its upward-reaching form creates a feeling of lift and momentum, giving the work a graceful, almost suspended quality.
Positioned in front of a transparent glass curtain wall, the sculpture responds closely to natural light and the surrounding architecture. Stainless steel forging and a high-gloss mirror finish enhance its fluid form, allowing reflections to shift across the surface throughout the day.
Our team supported the technical development, fabrication, and installation of the work, helping realise a sculpture that balances strength, lightness, and movement while enriching the space around it.



Image Credit: Jason Yu

Ken Kelleher
#Services provided
Consultancy
Artist Briefs
Artist Procurement and Management
Digital Modelling and Renders
Materiality & Construction Advice
Cost Estimating & Budgeting
Shipping & Installation Guidance
Manufacturing
Design Development Support
Digital Sculpting & 3D Modelling
Cost and Program Management
Installation Planning & Coordination
Sub-consultant Management & Coordination
Technical Drawings
Pattern Making
Mould Making
Panel Beating
Welding & Fabrication
Finishing & Patina
Paint Shop
Installation
Preservation
#Project summary
Creative
Ken Kelleher
Artwork Title
Ascending Dance
Project
Shanghai TODTOWN
Client
Jinqiao Real Estate
Year
2025
Location
Shanghai, China

