Donald Sultan

Donald Sultan is an American artist born in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1951. His artworks often feature still-life subjects such as fruit, flowers, and playing cards. His works are known for their bold, graphic style and use of strong color. Sultan's prints often employ a dark background, emphasizing the stark silhouettes of the subjects. His work is both minimalist and expressive, highlighting the beauty and presence of simple objects while incorporating a powerful sense of design and abstraction. His iconic depictions of lemons, oranges, and flowers have become central to his artistic vocabulary and are recognized for their bold, stark, and intensely graphic quality.