Drawing inspiration from Land Art of the 1970s, Harlan avails himself of the most common materials at hand - including such hardware store staples as ladders, shipping palettes, and one-ton metal pipe - to create his large industrial works. Huge in scale, Minimalist in form, and shown both indoors and out, Harlan’s art has been referred to as Duchampian in its reliance upon readymade components, deceptive simplicity, and spatial humor. His stacking and layering of recognizable, utilitarian materials renders surprisingly potent forms that invite unexpected associations.
Based in New York, Charles Harlan was born in 1984 in Smyrna, Georgia. He graduated from New York University in 2006. Recent exhibitions include Rachel Uffner Gallery, Karma Gallery, JTT Gallery, Martos Gallery, Socrates Sculpture Park, Maccarone, and Cleopatra's, all in New York.
New York City, NY; NYC