Eli Kessler

Eli Kessler is an Assistant Professor in Sculpture and Expanded Media at Kent State University's School of Art within the College of the Arts. His artistic practice examines cultural artifacts, rituals, and phenomena through material exploration and reconstruction processes.

Education includes an MFA in Sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BFA from Tyler School of Art at Temple University.

Research focuses on deconstructing and rematerializing cultural iconography through diverse methods including metal fabrication, woodworking, video production, casting, and digital fabrication. His interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional sculptural techniques with contemporary media practices.