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Howard Russo

Education                           Masters of Fine Arts in Jewelry and Metalsmithing

                                      Spring 1987

                                      Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

                                   

                                      Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry and Metalsmithing

                                      Spring 1984

                                      Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

 

                                      Associate in Arts Degree

                                      Spring 1982

                                      William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL

 

Professional                     

Experience                            PROFESSOR EMERITUS

                                     Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL

                                    2019

 

 

                                            PROFESSOR OF VISUAL ART

                                  Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL 

                                  Spring 1988 to fall 2018.

                                  Teach beginning and advanced ceramics, glass,                                     jewelry,  sculpture, and 3-D design courses.

                                  Coordinate 3-D area as well as manage their                                         labs

 

 

Artist Statement

My glass and found object series is driven purely by form and the relationship of the materials that I use. I’m intrigued by the contrast that the rusty tools have with the altered glass that surrounds them. Once I’m satisfied with the outcome of this arrangement, I then construct an environment for which the object rests.

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Howard Russo