Ken Kelleher · Anchorball

Commissions

Monumental public installations, Luminal Pop character works, and Elemental forms — built to inhabit any space, at any scale, on any continent.

Commissioned by Boulevard Riyadh St. Regis Hotels Royal Caribbean Hongkong Land Wonder of the Seas Grupo Diniz Airside Hong Kong
4
Continents of
installed work
15+
Major public
commissions
10m
Largest completed
installation
48h
Studio response
to every inquiry
What's possible

What you can commission

Every commission begins with a conversation about the space, the audience, and what the work should do when it arrives. The studio works across four primary contexts — each with its own engineering logic, material language, and scale range.

Monumental Public Sculpture
Permanent large-scale works for city plazas, civic districts, mixed-use developments, entertainment destinations, and public spaces. Engineered for outdoor installation from 3 to 20+ metres, in mirror-finish stainless, painted steel, or high-gloss composite. The studio has installed works at monument scale across four continents — including desert climates, tropical environments, and marine settings. Every outdoor work is engineered for its specific site conditions: wind load, seismic requirements, UV exposure, and maintenance access are built into the design from day one.
Scale range: 3m – 20m+ · Saudi Arabia · Hong Kong · China · Mexico · USA
Hospitality & Interior
Site-specific works for hotel lobbies, resort entrances, F&B destinations, atria, and branded interior environments. Works in this context are designed to the tolerances of a controlled interior — lighter material configurations, tighter fit, and a visual language calibrated to the architecture and brand identity of the space. The studio has worked with luxury hospitality brands across multiple projects. Interior commissions can include a single signature work or a multi-piece programme across a property.
Past clients: St. Regis · Royal Caribbean · Luxury resort developers · Hotel groups
Character & Luminal Pop Works
Commissions of specific Anchorball characters — Ghost Mawse, Tommy Toucan, Willy, Petal Power, Cloud Walkers — at any scale from gallery-size to monumental. These are the Luminal Pop works: bold colour, exaggerated form, and emotional presence designed to transform the energy of any space they enter. Custom character development is available for long-form partnerships — where a new character is created exclusively for a property, brand, or development and becomes permanently associated with it. Character commissions have the highest cultural and commercial return of any commission type: they are photographed, shared, and remembered as place-defining objects.
Ghost Mawse · Tommy Toucan · Willy · Petal Power · Cloud Walkers · Custom characters
Elemental Works
Abstract forms drawn from natural forces — wave, compression, velocity, mass — executed in mirror-finish stainless steel, weathering steel, or bronze. These are works where form itself is the statement: no characters, no narrative cues, only the contour of an arrested natural force and a surface that holds its environment in permanent reflection. In The Boundless Sea of Stars — installed in Hangzhou in 2022 and with a second edition in development for Abu Dhabi — is the reference point for this category. Available as unique commissions or as site-specific design partnerships where a signature abstract form defines a development permanently.
Mirror stainless · Corten steel · Bronze · Works from 2m – 10m+ · Indoor and outdoor
How it works

The commission process

Most commissions move from first conversation to installed work in 6–18 months. The process is consistent regardless of scale or geography — and the initial conversation is always free, with no obligation.

Step 01
Initial Conversation
You share the space, the context, and the rough scale you have in mind. The studio listens and asks questions — about the audience, the architecture, the feeling you're after. No fee, no presentation deck, no obligation. This is a conversation to understand whether there's a genuine fit.
1–2 weeks
Step 02
Concept & Design
The studio develops a design concept: character or form selection, scale studies, material options, and placement rationale. You receive a proposal document with renderings (where applicable), specification, timeline, and project investment range. Revision rounds are included.
4–8 weeks
Step 03
Engineering & Fabrication
Once design and terms are agreed, the studio moves to fabrication. Structural engineering, material sourcing, armature fabrication, surface finishing, and paint. Large-scale works are built in sections engineered to specific site conditions — load ratings, wind tolerance, foundation specs, and anchor systems all resolved before shipping.
3–12 months
Step 04
Shipping & Installation
The studio manages international freight, customs documentation, and on-site installation. Studio supervision is standard at every major install. Works are assembled and finished on site when required. The studio coordinates with the client's site team on scheduling, crane access, and site preparation.
1–4 weeks on site
Step 05
Documentation & Press
Every installed work is professionally documented — wide installation photography, architectural context shots, and detail photography. The studio coordinates press outreach for major installations and provides all media assets for the client's own communications and social channels. An installation is a press event. The studio treats it that way.
Post-installation
Selected work

Installed commissions

A selection from over 15 major commissions installed across North America, the Middle East, Asia, and at sea.

Boulevard City Riyadh — character sculpture commission by Ken Kelleher
Boulevard Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
Boulevard City
Riyadh, KSA · Painted composite · Monumental outdoor · 2024
In The Boundless Sea of Stars — mirror stainless steel sculpture by Ken Kelleher, Hangzhou China
Private Commission · China
In The Boundless Sea of Stars
Hangzhou, China · Mirror stainless steel · 6m · December 2022
Airside x Anchorball — Luminal Pop activation by Ken Kelleher at Airside Hong Kong, Hongkong Land
Hongkong Land · Airside HK
Airside × Anchorball
Hong Kong · Multi-work programme · Interior + Exterior
Back in the Saddle — 6m sculpture by Ken Kelleher aboard Wonder of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean · Wonder of the Seas
Back in the Saddle
Mirror stainless · 6m · Winter 2022
Spiral Vortex — 7.5m mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by Ken Kelleher, St. Regis Kanai, Cancún
St. Regis Hotels · Kanai, Cancún
Spiral Vortex
Mexico · Mirror stainless steel · 7.5m · 2023
Willy & Winky — character sculpture commission by Ken Kelleher, Highley House Miami
George Pérez Collection · Highley House
Willy & Winky
Miami · Architectural-scale character commission · Painted composite
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Common questions

What you need to know

What scale of work does the studio take on?
Works from approximately 1 metre to 20+ metres. Most public commissions fall in the 3–12 metre range. Interior and hospitality works are typically 1–5 metres. There is no minimum scale — the studio takes on commissions at any size where the work serves its space and context. The initial conversation helps determine what's right for your project.
Do you work internationally?
Yes. The studio has permanent commissions installed in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, the United States, and aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. International logistics — shipping, customs, freight forwarding, and on-site installation supervision — are managed by the studio as part of every project. Geography is not a barrier.
How long does the process take?
Most commissions are completed within 3 to 12 months from signed agreement to installation. Timeline depends on scale, complexity, and site logistics, and is confirmed at the design proposal stage. The studio structures the process to meet client opening and completion dates wherever possible.
Can I commission a specific Anchorball character?
Yes. Ghost Mawse, Tommy Toucan, Willy, Petal Power, Cloud Walkers, and other characters from the Anchorball universe are available for commission at any scale. The studio can also develop an entirely new character for long-form partnerships — designed and built exclusively for a specific property, brand, or development, and never reproduced elsewhere. Custom character development is a separate conversation from a standard commission inquiry.
What materials are available?
Mirror-finish stainless steel, painted mild steel, weathering steel (Corten), fibreglass with high-gloss automotive-grade lacquer, bronze, and wood. Most large-scale outdoor works use welded steel armatures with engineered exterior surfaces. Interior works use lighter composite or fibreglass construction. Material selection is part of the design process — the studio recommends the right material for the scale, site, and environment.
What happens after I submit an inquiry?
The studio responds to every inquiry within 48 hours. For straightforward projects, the next step is a short call to discuss your space and brief. For complex or large-scale commissions, the studio may request additional brief materials or site photographs before the call. From there, if there's a fit, the studio prepares a no-obligation concept proposal. There is no fee at any stage until a design agreement is signed.
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