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Carol Prusa
Born (1956-10-08) October 8, 1956 (age 68)
Chicago, Illinois, US
Education
  • University of Illinois
  • Drake University
  • Florida Atlantic University
OccupationVisual artist
Websitehttps://carolprusa.com/

Carol Prusa (1956, Chicago, IL) is an American multidisciplinary visual artist and Professor Emeritus of Drawing and Painting at Florida Atlantic University.[1][2][3][4][5]

In 2024, she was nominated for the 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art from the Orlando Museum of Art.[6]

Early life and Education

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Carol Prusa was a science student when she decided to take drawing classes. She received her BS in Medical Illustration from the University of Illinois.[7] She later went to pursue an MFA in Painting and Drawing from Drake University.[8][9]

After graduation, Prusa took an Assistant Art Professor position at Iowa State University in 1986, and spent eighteen years working at this institution.[10] She moved to South Florida in 1999 for a tenure track position at Florida Atlantic University.[11]

Work

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Carol Prusa's work delves into scientific disciplines such as astrophysics and mathematics to comment on human relations and interactions.[12][13] Her artistic production involves painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, fiberglass, and silverpoint technics.[14][15]

In 2020, she presented the solo exhibition Carol Prusa: Dark Light at Boca Raton Museum of Art, about her ongoing interest in the space, the universe and cosmic events such as eclipses and other stellar phenomena manifested through two dimensional and sculptural objects.[16][17] In 2018, the solo show Dark Energy, was on view at Endicott College, Massachusetts, about the artist's interest in the 2017 eclipse.[18]

In 2009, the one-person show Silver Linings: Delicate Drawings by Carol Prusa, took place at Polk Art Museum at Florida Southern College, an affiliate of the Smithsonian.[19] In 2007, the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville presented Coherent Structures: Recent Silverpoint Paintings by Carol Prusa.[20] The York College of Pennsylvania presented the two person exhibition Andi Steele and Carol Prusa at York College Gallery in 2007.[21]

Artworks in collections (selection)

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Awards and Recognition

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Prusa won prestigious awards and receive support for several artist-in-residence programs such as the Brown University Foundation Fellowship and the Kohler Artist in Industry residence at John Michael Kohler Arts Center.[23][7]

References

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  1. ^ Strickland, Ashley (2019-08-20). "Mesmerizing artworks honor unsung female astronomers". CNN. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  2. ^ "Carol Prusa". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  3. ^ "Acclaimed Artist Finds Inspiration in the Classroom". WIHE. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  4. ^ "carol prusa". New South Finds. 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "Carol Prusa". Chautauqua Visual Arts. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  6. ^ Markowitz, Douglas. "6 Miami Artists Nominated for 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  7. ^ a b "Carol Prusa – U.S. Department of State". Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Carol Prusa – Bluerider ART". Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  10. ^ "Works – Carol Prusa – People – University Museums, Iowa State University eMuseum". emuseum.its.iastate.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  11. ^ Stories, Local (2019-02-14). "Meet Carol Prusa - Voyage MIA Magazine | Miami City Guide". voyagemia.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  12. ^ "Exploring the cosmos with artist Carol Prusa | Observer Newspaper Online". observernewspaperonline.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  13. ^ "Exploring the cosmos with artist Carol Prusa | Observer Newspaper Online". Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  14. ^ "Carol Prusa: Dark Energy – Art New England". Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  15. ^ Insights, Stories & (2023-08-31). "Meet Carol Prusa". CanvasRebel Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  16. ^ nhassanein (2016-02-17). "Interview with Carol Prusa". Professional Artist Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  17. ^ Negron, Barbara. "Boca Artist Honors Women Behind Moon Landing in New Exhibit". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  18. ^ "Carol Prusa: Dark Energy Exhibit". Endicott College. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  19. ^ "Silver Linings: Delicate Drawings by Carol Prusa". Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. 2009-06-13. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  20. ^ "Ford's first task: make people aware of MOCA Jacksonville". Jax Daily Record. 2007-07-20. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  21. ^ "York, Pennsylvania - Andi Steele and Carol Prusa: York College of Pennsylvania". Sculpture. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  22. ^ "Carol Prusa – U.S. Department of State". Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  23. ^ "Prusa, Carol – John Michael Kohler Arts Center". Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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