Carol Prusa
Appearance
Carol Prusa | |
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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
Carol Prusa was a 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
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)
- Pérez Art Museum Miami, Florida[8]
- Museum of Arts and Design, New York
- Telfair Museums
References
- ^ 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.