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.

A person wearing a welding helmet and gloves welding a metal piece in a workshop.
A person welding metal with a welding mask and gloves, creating sparks in a workshop.
A person welding with a welding helmet in a workshop, welding sparks and smoke visible.
Artist forming stainless steel into balloon like form with water spray; sunlight illuminating the spray, creating a misty effect.
An artist coaxes stainless steel into a balloon-like form as sunlight filters through a gentle water spray, turning it into a shimmering mist.
A man in a workshop holding and inspecting a silver mylar balloon shaped like the letter o and v
An artist working on a metal sculpture in a workshop with tools in the background.
A man with a shaved head and black T-shirt is inspecting a large, shiny, metallic letter E sculpture in an art studio or workshop with various tools, equipment, and other sculptures in the background.
A man in safety glasses and black T-shirt using a grinder to polish a shiny metal sculpture in a workshop.
A man wearing safety glasses uses a grinding tool on a polished stainless steel balloon like form in a workshop, with sparks flying.
A man wearing safety glasses and gloves working on a shiny stainless steel sculputre part in a workshop filled with tools and equipment.
A person welding a shiny, stainless steel sculpture in a workshop filled with tools and equipment.
A person wearing a welding helmet working on a shiny, reflective metallic sculpture in a workshop, with tools and equipment in the background.
Man welding a large metallic sculpture in a workshop, wearing a protective helmet and a blue floral hat.
Man working in a workshop with a shiney sculpture and various tools and equipment around him.

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.

Jon’s sculptures invite reflection, wonder and connection — each one becoming part of the story of the space it inhabits.

Explore his collections through select galleries and experience the work in person.

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