The Industrial Alchemy of Donald K. Sultan In the vibrant, often chaotic landscape of contemporary American art, few figures command attention with as much tactile intensity as Donald K. Sultan. Born in 1951 in the scenic environs of Asheville, North Carolina, Sultan’s artistic DNA was woven from a unique tapestry of tradition and experimentation. Raised in a household where the arts were an intrinsic part of daily life—his father, a tire company owner, finding solace in painting, and his mother contributing to the dramatic flair of theatrical productions—Sultan learned early on that art is…