Exceptional Craftsmanship
Inspired by Reflection
About Jon Koehler
Where it All Began
Jon Koehler’s journey as a sculptor began in his family’s wooden boat business, where he learned from his father the value of strong work ethic, meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. From an early age, Jon faced a choice between working with wood or metal. He was drawn to the possibilities of metal, where his passion began to take shape.
In the boat shop, Jon fabricated intricate stainless steel pieces for the vessels. He was struck by the beauty of the material and couldn’t bear to see the remnants go to waste. This curiosity and resourcefulness led him to repurpose scrap metal into his first personal creation: a stainless steel heart for his mother.
That simple, heartfelt sculpture marked the beginning of a lifelong exploration of form, movement and transformation.
Over time, Jon’s work evolved into the monumental, balloon-like sculptures that now define his signature style. Each piece is born from a dialogue between material, light and space — a tension between strength and fluidity that invites the viewer into a moment of wonder. Surfaces capture and mirror their surroundings, curves suggest motion and forms oscillate between playfulness and permanence.
Working in stainless steel, Jon pushes the material to reveal its hidden qualities. The result is art that is bold and inviting, dynamic yet meditative, precise yet alive.
Jon approaches each sculpture with total dedication, crafting every form by hand, welding, finishing and shaping every detail. His process is meticulous, his vision singular and the outcome is a work that invites interaction and wonder — a sculpture that becomes part of the life and story of the space it inhabits, leaving a lasting impression.
Through his art, Jon Koehler transforms stainless steel into emotion, reflection and presence - creating sculptures that resonate visually and profoundly in the way they inhabit a space and the lives of those who experience them.
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SELECTED EXHBITIONS
2026 Group Show, CODA Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
2025 Group Show, Galeries Bartoux, Honfleur, France
2025 Art Palm Beach with Avant Gallery, Palm Beach, FL
2025 Norton Museum, West Palm Beach, FL
2024 Art Miami with Avant Gallery, Miami, FL
2024 Hamptons Fine Art Fair with Avant Gallery, Hamptons, FL
2024 Palm Beach Moderna and Contemporary Art Fair with Avant Gallery, Palm Beach, FL
2024 Art Wynwood with Avant Gallery, Miami, FL
2024 Group Show, Rosenbaum Fine Art Gallery, Boca Raton, FL
2023 Art Miami with Avant Gallery, Miami, FL
2023 Group Show, Avant Gallery, Miami, FL
2023 Group Show, L&G Projects, La Jolla, CA
2023 Group Show, MAC Fine Art, Jupiter, FL
2020 Group Show, ABRA Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2020 DoubleTree by Hilton Reception, San Diego, CA
2019 Solare Ristorante, San Diego, CA
2019 “Conge-Liberty Station”, San Diego, CA
2019 Liberty Public Market, San Diego, CA
2016 Group Show, Gallery Vibe, San Diego, CA
2018 City of Encinitas Library, Encinitas, CA
2018 DoubleTree by Hilton Reception, San Diego, CA
2018 Liberty Public Market, San Diego, CA
2017 Group Show, La Playa Gallery, San Diego, CA
2016 Group Show, Dimensions Gallery, San Diego, CA
2016 Group Show, Gallerique Gallery, San Diego, CA
2014 Group Show, Alex Salazar Fine Arts, San Diego, CA
2013 “Aventine: Artist Feature” San Diego, CA
2013 "Temporary Public Art Program" Solana Beach, CA
2010 "LJAWF" La Jolla Art Festival, La Jolla, CA
2010 "Hilton Embarcadero" San Diego, CA
2006 "Port of San Diego Sculpture Show" San Diego, CA
2005 "Wildlife Art" San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego, CA
MUSEUM and AUCTION
Norton Museum of Art, Art Auction Selected Artist, West Palm Beach, FL, 2025
PUBLIC INSTALLATIONS
2025 "Horizons" and “Voyage”– Norwegian Cruise Line (Commissioned via Avant Gallery)
2021 "OIC" – IRE Development, Chula Vista, CA
2016 "Transition" – John D. Spreckels Center, Coronado, CA
2015 "Migrating Waters" – Kona Kai Resort, Shelter Island, CA
2014 "Dominion" – Griffin Ranch, La Quinta, CA
2013 "Billowing Bait" – Nielson Beaumont Marine, San Diego, CA
2013 "Open Figure" – Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, CA
2012 "Lighthouse" – Point Loma Seafoods, San Diego, CA
2012 "OB1" – OB One Church, San Diego, CA
2012 "Old Venice" – Old Venice Restaurant, San Diego, CA
2009 "Freedom" – Glorietta Bay Park, Coronado, CA
2009 "Ocean Beach Paw Print" – Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital, San Diego, CA
2009 "Pinion" – City of Solana Beach, CA
2008 "Rain" – Molasky Group, Las Vegas, NV
2008 "Una Pluma" – Baume et Mercier, Private Collection, Connecticut
2007 "Ballenas" – Private Collection, San Diego, CA
2006 "Pinnacle" – Private Collection, San Diego, CA
2005 "Waves of Time" – Private Collection, Lake Havasu, CA
2003 "Evolution" – Koehler Kraft, San Diego, CA
PUBLICLY VIEWABLE WORKS
“San Diego Artwalk”, San Diego, CA 2010-2018 Annual
“Artie Awards”, Artwalk San Diego, CA 2014-2018 Annual
“Art Walk” Laguna Art Group, Laguna Beach, CA 2014-2016 Annual
“Walk in the Park” Botanical Gardens, San Diego, CA 2011-2012 2017-2018 Annual
"Urban Tree Project" Port of San Diego, CA 2005-2009 Annual
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS
VIE Magazine: “A Modern Masterpiece on San Marino”, August 2025
Cool San Diego Sites: “Billowing Bait” comes alive on Shelter Island”, April 2025
Sotheby’s: “Jon Koehler Luminance”, January 2025
Florida Design Magazine - Miami Edition: “Fun House”, “Artist Movement”, December 2024
Artsy: “Soft Reflections: The Dynamic Sculptures of Jon Koehler”, October 2024
Miami Living Magazine: “Steel Resolve: Sculptor Jon Koehler Forges Dreams”, November 2023
City of Solana Beach: “Public Art Piece “Pinon” Restoration Completed!”, March 2023
Coval Metal Coat: “Coval Metal Coat”, July 2021
Coronado Art Magazine: “Immerse Yourself in the Arts”, February 2020
SDNews.com: “Point Loma artist Jon Koehler featured at Art Walk”, April 2018
San Diego Uptown News: “Patrick Stillman Receives Artie Award”, February 2018
The Coronado Times: “City Shows off Its New Senior Activity Center”, December 2016
Coronado Arts: “Transition by Jon Koehler”, December 2016
Coronado Eagle & Journal, cover: “The 52 Must-See Highlights of Coronado”, March 2016
Cool San Diego Sites: “Shining Freedom sculpture catches fire!”, January 2015
Molasky Gold Certification @3:38 “Rain” sculpture in Las Vegas, September 2014
Consenses: “Chain 9, Martha’s Vineyards”, March 2014
Laguna Beach Art Magazine: “20 Artists to Watch: Feature Artist”, September 2013
Sea Magazine: “Marine Metal Smith: Jon Koehler”, August 2013
Thomas Jefferson School of Law News: “Alumni Association Art Gift Arrives”, Feb. 2013
Villager, cover: "Glorietta Bay, Coronado; The Beauty of San Diego Series", February 2013
The Beacon: "Point Loma Seafoods reopened with Lighthouse Icon", April 2012
Coronado Arts: “Freedom by Jon Koehler”, November 2010
Coronado Common Sense: “Freedom and Tent City Pavilion”, October 2009
Molasky Group Newsletter: "Molasky corporate center Installs Public Art", Winter 2008
San Diego Downtown News, cover: "Art in Motion", July 2007
On the Horizon, cover: "San Diego Sculpture Show", September 2006
The Beacon, Arts & Entertainment: "Reaching its Peak", May 2006
San Diego Metro Magazine: "Celebrate 10 years of Public Art", May 2006
San Diego This Week, cover: November 16, 2005
The Beacon: "Linking kinetic components, artistic sculpture", July 2005
San Diego Home & Gardens: "Second Chances", June 2005
Coronado Eagle & Journal, cover: "Sculpture in motion to grace local Bayside Park", April 2005