Kelley's unique art interwove found objects and performance, exploring childhood and collective trauma while exhibiting a sardonic vision of American teenage life.
Kelley's work matured from a desire to process personal history, influenced by a 'shared culture of abuse', as he addressed themes of memory and loss.
The artist's retrospective at Paris' Bourse de Commerce offers a comprehensive view of his playful yet haunting oeuvre, which was marked by a profound emotional depth.
Despite widespread acclaim, Kelley remained somewhat of an outsider in the art world, using irony and humor to tackle the darker aspects of American life.
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