Charles Clary

Charles Clary is a Professor and Foundations Coordinator in the Visual Arts department at Coastal Carolina University. Born in 1980 in Morristown, Tennessee, he earned his BFA in Painting (with honors) from Middle Tennessee State University and his MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His work has been exhibited internationally at galleries including Pierogi Gallery (New York), Spoke Art (San Francisco), and museums such as Mesa Contemporary Art Museum and Cornell Museum of Art. Clary has been featured in prominent publications like This is Colossal, WIRED Magazine, and American Craft Magazine, as well as books including 500 Paper Objects and The New Twenties. He is represented by Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Diana Lowenstein Gallery, and Patrajdas Contemporary Gallery.

• Education: M.F.A. and B.F.A. in Painting
• Teaching Areas: All levels of Foundations
• Research Areas: Paper art and sculpture

Scientific Awards:

• 2016 ARTFIELDS Top Prize

Clary’s work combines intricate paper cuttings with found objects, creating three-dimensional terrains. His recent projects include "Drywall Excavations" and "Frame Installations."