John Sullivan | Bloom
Artist: John Sullivan, USA
Materials: 304 Stainless Steel, Citrine, Enamel Paint
Size: 7 (Can't be resized)
One of a kind
Artist Statement: Taking a pause from my body of work addressing the topics of mental health and trauma, I set out to make a ring with no grander purpose than to create something light and fun. Combining my desire to make something mechanical with the arrival of spring, the simple idea of making a blooming flower came into being. Free from the constraints I typically place upon myself, I began freely experimenting with form and function alongside new techniques and materials. The result is a ring born from an engagingly fun challenge and the simple desire to make something beautiful.
Artist Bio: John Sullivan is an artist, metalsmith, and educator whose work focuses on psychology, neuropsychology, and interpersonal relationships. He received his BFA from CSU Fort Collins and his MFA from SUNY New Paltz. He has taught at SUNY New Paltz and the Metropolitan State University of Denver. In his private studio practice, he explores the themes and issues surrounding trauma, creating work that serves to translate traumatic experiences and aid in the therapeutic healing process. John’s work has been featured in publications, exhibitions, collections, and galleries around the world.
Team Mandrels- Representing Team - Alex Boyd
This ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection HERE, view the matches HERE, and learn more HERE. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.
