BIOGRAPHY
Download Artist's C.V.Born in Sweden, KENT ULLBERG is internationally recognized as one of the foremost wildlife sculptors of his generation. His work is distinguished by its remarkable attention to anatomy, movement, and the character of the animals he portrays—qualities shaped by years of observation, travel, and study.
ULLBERG studied at the Swedish University College of Art in Stockholm before working with museums in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Africa, and Denver, Colorado. He spent seven years living in Botswana, an experience that profoundly influenced his understanding of wildlife and became an important foundation for his artistic career. Today, Ullberg makes his home on Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Texas, while maintaining a studio in Loveland, Colorado.
Throughout his career, ULLBERG has received numerous honors and distinctions. In 1990, he was elected a Full Academician of the National Academy, becoming the first wildlife artist since John James Audubon to receive this distinction.
His many professional affiliations include the National Sculpture Society, the American Society of Marine Art, Allied Artists of America, and the Society of Animal Artists. Among his honors are the Prix de West, the Briscoe Legacy Award, and the Society of Animal Artists' Lifetime Achievement Award.
ULLBERG is perhaps best known for his monumental wildlife sculptures created for museums, municipalities, and public spaces around the world. His monumental installations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Omaha, Nebraska, span several city blocks and are among the largest bronze wildlife compositions ever created.
His monumental works continue to explore the relationship between wildlife, place, and the human experience, including Snow-Mastodon, a life-size bronze mastodon installed outside the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
KENT ULLBERG's work has earned widespread recognition throughout his career, reflecting his enduring contribution to wildlife, marine, and monumental sculpture. His honors include election to Full Academician of the National Academy in New York, Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, and Master Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists.
Over the years, Ullberg has received numerous awards and honors from leading art institutions and museums, including the National Sculpture Society, Society of Animal Artists, National Academy of Western Art, National Museum of Wildlife Art, and Allied Artists of America. His recognitions span sculpture, wildlife art, and monumental public works.
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Beyond The Gallery
KENT ULLBERG's artistic vision extends far beyond the gallery walls. His monumental sculptures bring wildlife into public spaces, capturing the movement, strength, and spirit of the natural world on an extraordinary scale. From the coastal waters of Corpus Christi to the heart of Oklahoma City, Princeton, and Fort Lauderdale, his works invite viewers to experience wildlife in unexpected places.
"SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA'S WILDERNESS"
Wildlife takes flight through the heart of Omaha. KENT ULLBERG's monumental installation brings bison and Canada geese into the urban landscape, transforming the city into a living expression of Nebraska's wilderness.
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Bringing KENT ULLBERG To Collectors
For two decades, KENT ULLBERG’s sculptures have been part of the story of Wiford Gallery. What began 20 years ago has grown into a lasting relationship centered around a shared appreciation for wildlife and the art of sculpture. From the quiet detail of individual animals to the commanding presence of his monumental works, ULLBERG’s sculptures invite us to see the natural world with greater attention and wonder. Through Wiford Gallery, collectors have the opportunity to experience and live with a piece of that vision.
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