Education
- Otis College of Art & Design, M.F.A. Public Practice- 2009-2011
- Open University- Anyang, Korea- Urbanism/ Gentrification -2010
- Metropolitan State College of Denver, K-12 Art Education- 1999-2001
- University of Tulsa, B.F.A. Painting/ Art History- 1994-1998
- Richmond College- Florence, Italy, Art History/ Painting- 1996/97
Bio and Affiliation
David Russell is an artist and educator. His work examines the intersections between public art and community engagement. He earned his B.F.A. in Painting/ Art History from the University of Tulsa.
He then completed his K-12 Art Education teacher licensure program at Metropolitan State College of Denver. Russell received his M.F.A. in Public Practice from Otis College of Art and Design in 2011. His thesis and current work explore the modernization of the L.A. infrastructure, the politics of art in public space, ethical strategies of community engagement, and critical pedagogy. Russell is a senior lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design and Loyola Marymount University.
Awards and Honors
- LA Times- Culture Guide- Editors Choice- May, 2010- “Love in a Cemetery” exhibition installation, 18th St. Arts Center
- 2011 Great Wall of L.A. Mural Restoration Team Member
- LA Weekly- Best Mobile Art Project 2014
- Los Angeles High School Principal's Award- 2016
Publications
- Featured in Hometown News
- Featured in LAX COASTAL Magazine and business guide-2018
- Featured in Professional Artist Magazine-Oct/ Nov 2016 - Article -“How to Win a Residency” by Judith Teitleman