Susan and Kelly Nolan
Susan and Kelly Nolan
The Nolans
Sculptor Susan Nolan and her daughter, Kelly, create caricatures of people that are so life-like that they practically talk to you. Their life-sized “soft sculptures” represent people from all walks of life and no two are the same.
Each life-like "Impostor" is meticulously hand-sculpted creating their own individual personality. Evident is exceptional workmanship with a sense of humor. Costuming is authentic, with great attention to detail.
The arms and fingers of the subjects are moveable and constructed to support objects. Upright figures are free-standing while the seated figures feature poseable legs. These soft sculptures are sturdy, virtually unbreakable and lightweight (approx. 22 lbs). Each life-like character stands around 68" tall. And of course they all wear a smile.
| Born | |
| Birthplace | California |
| Home | Los Angeles |
| Style | Soft Sculpture |
Susan Nolan, a former student of communication and dance, realized her potential in 1990 when she made a life-size soft sculpture mariachi band for a national restaurant chain in California. The response to these whimsical characters, complete with instruments, was remarkable and soon Susan was receiving requests to make sculptures of people from all walks of life.
To say the obvious, art imitating people has become their passion. Susan and Kelly work side by side and continue to experiment with new techniques and materials while perfecting their craft.
They have gained national notoriety and have won Best of Show awards at art festivals across the United States.
Don’t be surprised if one day you walk into a restaurant, ask the maitre d' for a table and get no response. He just might be a Nolan "Impostor".
The Susan and Kelly Nolan Gallery
 "Einstein" Soft Sculpture |
