Artist Statement
Charles enjoys spending his free time exploring the American West, the influences of that and his travels can be seen in much of his work. His most current works are based on photographs taken by his grandfather, Keith Hayes, depicting life in the 1930’s to 50’s. His work took him all over the country and through it all he diligently documented his experiences. He was patient, soft- spoken, hardworking and loved baseball.
Biography
Charles Stuart Callis was born in 1984 in Salt Lake City, UT. He received an international education, attending schools in Germany, England, Switzerland, and United States, and obtained his BFA from the University of Utah. Callis currently lives and works in Helper, Utah, and enjoys spending his free time exploring the American West, the influences of that and his travels can be seen in much of his work.