The Mechanical Soul of Jon Kessler Born in Yonkers, United States of America, Jon Kessler has carved a singular path in the contemporary art world through a practice that breathes life into the inanimate. His journey as an artist is one marked by exploration and a profound engagement with the physical world; after beginning his studies at SUNY Purchase, he spent formative years traveling through Africa, Europe, and the Middle East before returning to complete his education with honors in 1980. This global perspective deeply informs his work, which often seeks to navigate the complex intersec…