About
Charles Richard Stewart IV
BIO:
Charles is a native Floridian and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. He completed his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Studio Art at the University of Central Florida with a specialization in sculpture. In order to portray his concepts at their highest quality, Charles uses a variety of mediums in his creations. Included in his works are drawings, paintings, wood, photography and other unconventional materials which give his sculptures depth and added meaning. He has also utilized life cast molds, wax and cold cast bronze to create his pieces. In addition to sculpture, Charles is an accomplished illustrator of the published children’s book, The Turtle Who Outgrew His Shell. As an artist, Charles brings emotions, impressions and perceptions to life through his pieces.
Artist's Statement:
As an artist, I strive to create works which have a lasting and deep effect on the viewer. Through my artwork, I hope viewers reflect upon themselves and their roles in society. I begin with the concept and meaning of the piece and then select the medium which best represents this concept. My impressions are drawn from society’s physical, emotional and spiritual experiences in life. Additionally, I investigate how individuals lives impact the world and portray these experiences through my pieces. Recently, several pieces have focused on self-destructive habits to include over-working oneself, negative self-talk and society's addiction to electronics.
Charles Stewart
Born 1993, United States, Florida
BFA Studio Art - University of Central Florida