Ken Dawson Little (b. 1947) is a sculptor whose work transforms discarded materials into explorations of consumer culture, identity and human relationships. Born in Canyon, Texas, he earned his B.F.A. in painting from Texas Tech University in 1970 and M.F.A. from the University of Utah in 1972. Initially working in ceramics, Little expanded his practice to incorporate bronze, steel, leather, discarded shoes and paper currency. His sculptures frequently depict animals and human figures, combining humor, satire and unexpected material associations to examine cultural values and social conventions. A longtime professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Little has exhibited nationally, including a solo exhibition at UC Davis' Richard L. Nelson Gallery. A recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts grants, Little is represented in collections including Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Utah Museum of Fine Arts.