Keith Bradley
A Way With Animals
Dec. 10th ~ Feb. 18th, 2006

Sculptor, Keith Bradley, perhaps best known for his current works of metal animal sculptures is giving the art world reason to rave. His unusual, life size, whimsical sculptures of horses, bulls, cats and dogs are being discovered and collected by art patrons the world over.

Keith’s ability to metamorphose a familiar object deviates from classic sculpture and creates a fascinating, unusual world for the connoisseur of fine art. It is not unusual to have a huge crate carrying a life size animal being shipped to France, Canada, England or Germany. Patrons cannot walk away from the spirited animated creations.

Keith’s energy and sense of humor are immediately evident to the viewer and they are drawn into his world of new reality, curiosity and imagination. They all take their animals home for a favorite spot in the house, patio or yard. Corporations have begun collections and sculpture gardens featuring his creations for the pleasure of the corporate client.

Bradley has captured the essence of originality, creativity and fun in each of his designs. His inspiration came from a burnt out metal roof in northern Florida and Bradley decided to pay tribute to the animals that once inhabited that domain. Not limited to any one form of sculpture, this artist excels at each medium he indulges in and captures the viewer by enhancing the subject in a delightfully humorous composition.

Bradley began his career as a graduate of the Culinary Institute NY, as a chef. Unfortunately for the restaurants but phenomenally lucky for the art world, a back injury forced Bradley to redirect his creativity and discover another outlet. Having no formal training, he attacked work with his full speed ahead attitude and within three months had both paintings and pottery displayed in galleries. The art of airbrush became a challenge and within a year, Bradley’s work was displayed in national galleries. After two years he accepted a teaching position at Miami’s International Fine Arts College.

Bradley’s credits include Neenah Paper Competition Award, Gold Addy Award (1992), and the permanent collection at Ft. Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science. Bradley and his work has been featured in Airbrush Action, The Artist’s Magazine, Popular Ceramic Magazine and Marlin Magazine and He has been featured in The Magazine American Style in a collection of one his clients. His original designs are in restaurants, retail stores, and corporate headquarters such as Hatteras Yachts and International Game Fish Headquarters. Keith’s sculptures are exhibited at the Museum of American Memorabilia in upstate New York, MONA, Museum New Artists now located in Colorado.

Bradley has been honored at various art shows for his outstanding work. Most notably Best in Show twice, (1999 and 2001) and the top Merit Award (200) at The Meet Me Downtown in Boca Raton, Florida. He also placed First in juried shows in 2003 and 2004. His works have been displayed at His art has been shown at the prestigious Nancy Poole’s Studio in Toronto Canada. Bradley’s work was recently a documentary on Public Television. He was chosen to have his work shown at the famous Fort Lauderdale Hortt Exhibit. He was also commissioned to do a sculpture by Coach Simpson, the US Olympic boxing coach. Keith’s work has recently been accepted as a permanent piece at the Owensboro Fine Art Museum in Kentucky as well as the Coral Springs Museum of Art in Coral Springs, Florida. Keith’s work in also on public display in a park on Islamorada, Florida. He was filmed this year by Sarasota County Florida as part of a festival on Environmental Awareness. Keith also had four of his pieces purchased this year by renowned tennis champion Martina Navratalova.

Bradley is currently working South Florida, constantly creating and enjoying these fantastic, imaginative creations that capture the hearts of all who have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of these non~demanding critters who do not have to be fed, bathed or taken to the vet. Be sure to check on Keith’s work as this artist has a curiosity driven sense of humor. He is constantly expanding his sculptural field with new and imaginative sculptures.