Kiah Celeste trained as a photographer but found her true medium through the everyday discarded. Her sculptures, like Balance Bath, transform unwanted objects into elegant works of art.

Celeste’s practice is about more than just aesthetic transformation; it’s a philosophy of resourcefulness and environmentalism. She avoids using new materials, finding beauty in used objects that have a history and character.

The tension in her work is palpable. Ouroboros, for instance, plays with the familiar form of old CDs stretched into abstraction. Her sculptures are never static but always on the verge of something unexpected—suspended, pierced, bent, or stretched, all while balancing between minimalism and pop.

Celeste describes her inner world as tumultuous, yet finds romance in the harmonious juxtaposition of discrete elements. Her art reflects a split sense of belonging, bridging worlds like Black and Jewish, feminine and androgynous.