Wednesday, November 4, 2020

ACEO CLOWN PORTRAIT #185 "Keith Nelson"

ACEO Clown #185 "Keith Nelson"

Acrylic on paper,  2 ½” x 3 ½”

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ACEO clown #185 is inspired by Keith Nelson from New York, US.  He is an incredibly talented clown who swallows swords, spins tops, juggles plates, balances glasses, and manipulates just about anything!learned to juggle and eat fire at Hampshire College in 1989. Following college he moved to New York City and became a professional entertainer. Keith swallows swords, spins tops, juggles plates, balances glasses, and manipulates just about anything. In 1995 he co-founded Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a national touring troupe and performing arts organization. Keith has toured with circuses, carnivals, and sideshows. He has worked casino stages, historic opera houses, and international festivals. Television appearances include Late Night with David Letterman, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with James Corden, OZ (season one), BBC, VH-1, MTV…. From New York City, to the Bahamas, from Guyana to Thailand, from Flint to China, and across the United States, Keith has taught thousands of people to juggle and balance objects, and entertained millions more.

In addition to performing, Keith is also a director, producer and teacher. He has taught Broadway performers and coached television personalities. He is the professor of circus arts at the State University of New York at Purchase.

"Keith Nelson" Photo by Maike Shulz 

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