Charley Bolton

Charley Bolton is a multidisciplinary artist known for their evocative explorations of memory, place, and identity through sculpture, painting, and mixed-media installations. Born in 1987 in Rochester, New York, Bolton graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Fine Arts and quickly established a distinctive visual language that blends organic textures with geometric forms. Drawing heavily on personal narratives and the intersection of urban and rural landscapes, Bolton’s work often incorporates found materials and experimental processes, inviting viewers to consider the layered histories embedded in everyday objects.

Their exhibitions have been featured in prominent venues such as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and the Whitney Museum of American Art, and they have held residencies at the Vermont Studio Center and the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture. Bolton’s commitment to community engagement and education is evident in their ongoing workshops and collaborations with art collectives across the United States, making them an influential figure in contemporary American art.