Charles Sherman
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Los Angeles-based sculptor and jewelry designer Charles Sherman was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1947. His work is informed by a lifelong study of ancient civilizations, world cultures and religions. The forms he creates are minimalist, conceptual and inspired by sacred geometry. His philosophy of life and art has always been the same: to promote the positive.
Since 2002, Sherman has investigated sculptural forms that express the concept of infinity, especially the three dimensional Möbius ring and more recently, variations of the Tetrahedron form. He hand builds his clay Infinity Ring sculptures using the most primitive sculpture tools and coil or slab construction. Some sculptures are transformed into cast bronze, stainless steel or welded stainless steel. Mosaic is a current exploration. Using glass, agates, crystals and ancient ammonite fossils he transforms the surface of geometric form with applied mosaic. In 2006 he began translating his sculptural forms into sterling silver sculpture to wear jewelry designs. In his most recent body of work, Miracle Towers, he creates forms based on the tetrahedron and variations of the pyramid in welded steel.
Sherman's philosophy of life and art are the same: to promote the positive. His intention is to elevate the spirit of the viewer.
Awards
2023
Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts, First Prize in Sculpture
2023
La Quinta's Harmony, Purchase Prize, La Quinta Art Celebration, La Quinta, CA
2022
Colorado Art Weekend Award, Distinguished Excellence in Sculpture
Mayor’s Purchase Award, artSHOW, Beverly Hills, CA
2016
Third Place, "City of Angels", juried by Mary Kay Wilson, Galeria Gitana, San Fernando, CA
2015
Featured Artist, 4th Annual Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival, Scottsdale, AZ
2014
Selected as one of Ten New Designers by Jewelers of America to debut at the JA New York Summer Show
2012
First Place, Inspirational Design, Trinity Cross pendant, JCK Jeweler's Choice Award
2010
Award of Merit, Southwest Festival of the Arts, Santa Fe, NM
2009
First Place Sculpture, Ceramics, Indian Wells Arts Festival, Indian Wells, CA
2008
First place Sculpture, Tempe festival of the Arts, Tempe, AZ
Featured Artist, Henderson Art Fest, Henderson, AZ
Third Place Sculpture, Beverly Hills Affaire in the Garden, Beverly Hills, CA
2006
First place sculpture, American Ceramic Society, Burbank Cultural Center, Burbank, CA
2005
First Place Sculpture, American Ceramic Society, Clay Gallery, Venice, CA
2002
First Place Sculpture, American Ceramics Society, “California Clay” Los Angeles Arboretum, Los Angeles, CA
1989
First Place, Los Angeles All City Art Open, juried by Henry Hopkins and Merry Norris, Los Angeles, CA
Art Pick of the Week, LA Weekly, Los Angeles, CA
Art Affiliations
2014 - present Member of the San Fernando Valley Arts and Cultural Center
2004 Board of Directors, Southern California Chapter, American Ceramics Society
1999-2001 Board of Directors, Visual Artists Guild
1995-1999 President, Visual Artists Guild
1989-1991 President, L.A. Artists' Equity Association
1989-1997 Board of Directors, Visual Artists Guild
1985-1988 Board of Directors, Graphic Arts Council, LACMA
Photos: Lisa Ezell