Ellsworth Kelly

1923 - 2015

Ellsworth Kelly

1923 - 2015

BORN

1923

DIED

2015

Ellsworth Kelly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 28, 2015.
Ellsworth Kelly, a prominent U.S. sculptor and painter known for his brightly colored abstract art, has died. He was 92.

Kelly died Sunday at his home in Spencertown, New York, where he had lived and worked since 1970. No cause of death was announced.

Kelly created his well-known 1963 painting titled "Three Panels: Red Yellow Blue, I," which feature vivid colors similar to those of birds that he watched as a young boy.

The artist studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts on the G.I. Bill following a stint in the U.S. Army. He later studied in Paris.

After returning to the United States in 1954, he created vivid abstract, geometrical paintings.

His works have been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and New York City's Museum of Modern Art, among others.

He was a sculptor as well. One of his earliest works was 1957's "Sculpture for a Large Wall," a 65-foot-long piece that once graced the transportation building at the Penn Center in Philadelphia.

Visitors to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., may well recall "Memorial," which is composed of four wall sculptures. The largest of the four is a plain white, fanlike panel that stretches nearly 27 feet at its widest point. Opposite from the panel are three rectangular panels. Art experts say the fan-shaped panel resembles a giant bird rising above windows.

Kelly received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama in 2013.

He is survived by his husband, Jack Shear, and a brother, David.

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33 Entries

stephen breyer

January 2, 2016

A wonderful, talented man who used his great talents to make the world a fresher, brighter, lovelier place for us all

January 1, 2016

David, Family,

Please accept our condolences and prayers. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.RO.15:33

Lenise Franks

December 31, 2015

He was a lovely man, a great artist,and a grand storyteller. I am sorry for your loss.

December 31, 2015

My condolences to the family during this difficult time. T.W.

December 31, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Death, sorry and pain will End soon @ 1 Corinthians 13:26

December 30, 2015

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories bring your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms porter

Gail

December 30, 2015

Thank your for sharing your wonderful artwork. The colors and boldness are inspiring. I extend my condolence to your family. I will pray that the god of all comfort helps you the endure this tragady and focus on the time when you can be reunited.

M A

December 30, 2015

May God give you peace as you cope with your loss.

Bonner

December 30, 2015

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for those ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Jeneva Thomas

December 30, 2015

I'm sorry for yor loss

JF

December 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

S T

December 29, 2015

May the God of comfort help the family endure during this difficult time

Valerie Vanderbilt

December 29, 2015

On behalf of my family, we are deeply saddened and extend our condolences to the loved ones, friends, and associates, on your loss of Ellsworth Kelley. We hope you find comfort and peace in his everlasting legacy. May his soul shine on and smile brightly upon us. Many blessings. Val Vanderbilt

Ira Schack

December 29, 2015

My deepest condolences. The world has lost a true artist and gentleman.

Faith/Rory Tobin/Dockett

December 29, 2015

Dear Kelly Family I heard about the loss of Ellsworth Kelly and he'll surely be missed very much.luv,Faith/rory

Wright

December 29, 2015

The world of art has lost a wonderful artist ,thank you for sharing him.May your memories and faith in God strengthen you in the day's ahead. Our heartfelt condolences to all.

B Lucas

December 29, 2015

Great talent is seen in a man's work, the ability to appreciate it is in the eye of the beholder. It is kindness to show loving concern for family and friends. Keep your eyes on the one upright in heart (Jesus) and your comfort will flow like a river. My condolence for your loss.

B. Ramsey

December 29, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your love one , and may the God of all comfort be with you all during this difficult time. (2-cor; 1:2-5)

Rr

December 29, 2015

My sincere condolences,

Be asure God understands all our pains and losses

In God's word he says he will wipe away death forever

December 29, 2015

It is a sad day for the world of art. May you rest in peace. My condolences to the family and friends.
P. Carwile
ATL GA

Ruby.

December 29, 2015

May all be comfort .Revolution 21: 3. 4. 5 .

December 29, 2015

John 5:25.

December 29, 2015

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family. The pain that death leaves is always difficult to deal with Jesus himself groaned and gave away to tears (John 11:33-35) however God's word assures us that he does not take pleasure in the death of anyone(Ezekiel 18:32)

December 29, 2015

May it comfort you to know that God, as well as others care about your loss.

Sincerely

December 28, 2015

My deepest sympathy on your loss.

Scott Chamberland

December 28, 2015

Rest in Peace

Marietta Styles

December 28, 2015

To the family of Mr. Ellsworth, may you always trust in God, for all things even at times like these.

S S

December 28, 2015

To those who mourn for Ellsworth Kelly... may the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

A Chavis

December 28, 2015

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time in your lives. We all yearn for better conditions. It's refreshing to know that God's word speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and that mankind will live in beautiful surroundings with nothing to fear. - (Isaiah 65:17,21-24)

Adrian Barnette

December 28, 2015

We'll miss you !

December 28, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

M A

December 28, 2015

May you have peace as you cope with your loss.

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