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Tyrrell Winston Bridges Sports and Fine Art with Basketball Sculptures

artist · 2026-04-25

Tyrrell Winston, an artist hailing from Orange County, California, is recognized for his innovative wall sculptures made from deflated basketballs, blending art history with sports culture. In 2022, he relocated to Detroit for an exhibition at the Cranbrook Art Museum, where he discovered an affordable studio and a supportive community via Library Street Collective. He received a commission for Kevin Durant's restaurant in Austin and teamed up with Tony Hawk. His debut sneaker line with Adidas was released in March. Currently, Winston is working on a show called "Brotox," showcasing dynamic basketball-themed pieces. He gained notoriety for substituting basketball nets with tapestries, resulting in a sold-out booth at Art Brussels. His collectors include Dan Gilbert, and he proudly sports a Yankees tattoo while supporting Detroit teams and the Cavaliers.

Key facts

  • Tyrrell Winston creates gridded wall sculptures of deflated basketballs.
  • He relocated from New York to Detroit in 2022 for an exhibition at Cranbrook Art Museum.
  • His gallery is Library Street Collective.
  • He has a commission for Kevin Durant's restaurant in Austin.
  • He collaborated on paintings with Tony Hawk.
  • His first Adidas sneakers dropped in March.
  • His upcoming show 'Brotox' will feature more chaotic basketball compositions and photorealistic paintings.
  • He was inspired by artists Dash Snow, Dan Colen, Nate Lowman, and Hanna Liden.

Entities

Artists

  • Tyrrell Winston
  • Kevin Durant
  • Tony Hawk
  • Dash Snow
  • Dan Colen
  • Nate Lowman
  • Hanna Liden
  • Pascaline Smets
  • Michael Jordan
  • Cy Twombly
  • On Kawara
  • Dan Gilbert
  • Grant Gilbert

Institutions

  • Cranbrook Art Museum
  • Library Street Collective
  • Adidas
  • Stems
  • Art Brussels
  • Win Sport
  • Rockbridge Growth Equity
  • Robb Report

Locations

  • Orange County
  • California
  • Detroit
  • New York
  • Austin
  • Belgium
  • Cleveland
  • Boston

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