Carol Prusa
Carol Prusa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956 |
| Occupation | Visual artist |
Carol Prusa (1956, Chicago, IL) is an American multidisciplinary visual artist and college professor.[1] Prusa is currently a professor of Drawing and Painting at Florida Atlantic University.[2]
In 2024, she was nominated for the 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art from the Orlando Museum of Art.[3]
Early life and Education[edit]
Carol Prusa was an science student when she decided to take drawing classes at the University of Illinois. She later went to pursue an MFA in Painting and Drawing from Drake University.[4][5]
She moved to South Florida in 1999, where she is currently based.[6]
Work[edit]
Carol Prusa's work delves into scientific disciplines such as astrophysics and mathematics to comment on human relations and interactions.[7]
Artworks in collections (selection)[edit]
- Pérez Art Museum Miami, Florida[8]
- Museum of Arts and Design, New York
- Telfair Museums
References[edit]
- ^ Strickland, Ashley (2019-08-20). "Mesmerizing artworks honor unsung female astronomers". CNN. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Carol Prusa". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Markowitz, Douglas. "6 Miami Artists Nominated for 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ MCINTOSH, MONIQUE (2020-03-24). "When A Former Science Student Turns To Art And Sets Her Sights On The Stars". Luxe Interiors + Design. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Carol Prusa – Bluerider ART". Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Stories, Local (2019-02-14). "Meet Carol Prusa - Voyage MIA Magazine | Miami City Guide". voyagemia.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Exploring the cosmos with artist Carol Prusa | Observer Newspaper Online". observernewspaperonline.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Carol Prusa – U.S. Department of State". Retrieved 2024-06-11.