Charles Hinman

Charles Hinman (born 1932) is an American artist best known for his pioneering shaped canvas paintings that bridge the gap between painting and sculpture. Working since the 1960s, he creates three-dimensional works by stretching canvas over custom-built wooden armatures, producing undulating, geometric surfaces that project dramatically from the wall. His practice, closely associated with the shaped canvas movement, has been exhibited internationally and placed him among key figures exploring the physical boundaries of painting.