American visual artist and innovator, Paul Rousso, merges his artistic vision with the imagination to embrace new conceptual and physical technology based on his concept “Flat Depth.”
Rousso's characteristic technique has established him as an innovative and essential artist. By embracing new conceptual and physical technology, he passionately pursues his objective, becoming an who will leave an enduring impact on future generations through his concept, “Flat Depth.”
The “Flat Depth,” concept, which Rousso has been refining throughout his entire career, represents the logical progression of modern art - to render a flat object three-dimensional or to collapse a three-dimensional object into two dimensions. To do so, Rousso's art depends on a fusion of complex artistic methods, including painting, printing, sculpting, welding, chemistry, digital manipulation, and digital printing.
His creative processes are linear and complex, with many pieces developing simultaneously. Rousso's worldview touches everything he creates, influenced by his early experiences designing Robert De Niro's Tribeca loft, working as a Hollywood scenic artist, and his tenure in the cosmetics industry as an art director at Grey Advertising on the Revlon account.
Raised in North Carolina, Rousso draws inspiration from the paradoxes of the world around him and the work of artists who have historically shaped artistic dialogue. Studying at the California College of the Arts, Rousso is a student of both pop art and deep classical culture.
His fascination with paper - currency, advertising, newspapers, magazines - frequently appears in his compositions. Despite the complexity of his artistic output, Rousso's work is deliberately accessible to viewers, with classical training evident in the artistic conventions woven throughout his works. His art resonates with viewers on a visceral level and invites them into a dialogue with the artwork itself.
Paul Rousso's work is exhibited at galleries and art fairs worldwide, captivating audiences with its groundbreaking concepts and meticulous execution.