(b. 1954)
American
Born: Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.
Dennis Fulton-Sears is a sculptor and jewelry designer who was born in Buffalo, N.Y. He earned his BFA from Daemen College in 1991, where he began his study of drawing, photography, ceramics, and printmaking. He has been based in Niagara County for many years, and in 2011 he opened Whiteheart Studios in the Village of Wilson, N.Y., as a home base for his work with wood, metal, stone, and glass. Fulton-Sears often repurposes found steel, iron, and other discarded materials to create new outdoor sculptures, many of which have been installed throughout the village. He and his wife Cheryl Fulton-Sears co-founded the Elizabeth Worley Memorial Art and Peace Center in 2014, honoring its namesake with activities for senior citizens, people with special needs, and inner city children. He is also one of the organizers of the Wilson Art Guild. For more information on Dennis Fulton-Sears, visit whiteheartstudios.com.