about the artist
Charlie Sullivan is a sculptor who uses found objects ranging from lenses and vintage cameras to fragments of disassembled furniture. He constructs both hanging and freestanding sculptures that explore the interplay between deconstruction and reconstruction.
Sullivan studied art at San Francisco State University with an emphasis in photography, a foundation that continues to inform his sculptural practice. His process of searching for materials echoes the pursuit of the perfect photograph: an intuitive hunt for overlooked moments and objects that hold untapped potential. Just as a photographer frames and recontextualizes a scene, Sullivan reframes discarded elements, giving them new life and meaning.
At the heart of Sullivan’s practice is a deeply personal, cathartic process. Through the act of dismantling and rebuilding, he creates not only physical forms but emotional landscapes. His sculptures serve as quiet spaces where both artist and viewer can find solace through humor.