GoKawiilSeattle artist Bliss Kolb gets 100 commission requests after Kelly Clarkson bird dispute
Artist Bliss Kolb has received about 100 commission requests since Oct. 10, when Kelly Clarkson visited Brooklyn's Art of Play and was told his handmade singing wooden bird, priced at $15,000, was not for sale. Clarkson publicly accused the store of assuming she couldn't afford it, while the store said the piece simply wasn't on the market. Kolb's pieces typically range from $4,000 to $15,000, and the store has since listed the original bird for $15 million.
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The dispute shows how a viral celebrity complaint can rapidly redirect attention and demand toward a small, independent artist who had struggled for decades to gain recognition. The store's decision to price the original at $15 million suggests it may be capitalizing on the publicity rather than genuinely intending a sale. Kolb's experience illustrates how social media spats between public figures and small businesses can unexpectedly boost niche creators.
- Bliss Kolb received roughly 100 commission requests after the Clarkson incident went viral.
- His bird sculptures normally cost between $4,000 and $15,000.
- Art of Play has since listed the original bird for $15 million following the publicity.
Source: entrepreneur.com — Jonathan Small, 2026-10-26
Published there as: “The Artist at the Center of the Kelly Clarkson Feud Is Getting Flooded With Orders for His $15,000 Bird”
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