Charles Gulbrandsen

Artist Statement & Bio

In 1913 my grandfather, Charles G. Gulbrandsen, began work, painting the ceiling of Grand Central Terminal. Then in 1945; he was chosen to lead the repainting of the ceiling; and this celestial mural continues to inspire travelers to this day. Following in my grandfather’s artistic footsteps, I received a full scholarship to The Cooper Union in New York City. While at Cooper Union, I was awarded the Vena T Carrol Prize of achievement in painting and The Bath Academy of Art Scholarship and studied abroad in England. 

After graduating from The Cooper Union, I began my own career in art restoration and was fortunate enough to participate in the 1996 restoration of the Grand Central Terminal ceiling mural, excited to connect with and preserve the work of my grandfather. During this same period, I also established my own painting studio executing numerous commissions, including large-scale murals.

Presently, I continue to accept commissions, while I primarily concentrate on my own abstract work.