Stuart Rome
Philadelphia, PA
Stuart Rome
http://www.stuartrome.com
Two (2) different series of artwork from artist Stuart Rome can be found in the Pennsylvania Convention Center – the Street level houses three (3) photographs from his “Oculus” series while the Concourse level houses four (4) photographs from his “Land Suite” series.
The three photographs from Rome’s “Oculus” series are images made from within and inside giant California Redwoods and Sequoias.
Rome’s three “Land Suite” images are taken near old temples on the island of Bali.
Fast Facts
Name: Stuart Rome
Website: www.stuartrome.com
Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Education:
1977, B.F.A. – Rochester Institute of Technology
1979, M.F.A. – Arizona State University
Notable or memorable instructors or mentors:
John Pfahl; Betty Hahn
Particular field of study or class work:
Photography/Art
Major influences/admired artists:
Anthropology
Weaving
Archaeology
Pattern recognition
Boromini, Michelangelo
William Blake
Agnes Martin
Philip Guston
Emmet Gowin
Edward Weston
Favorite materials or media:
Photographic materials
School or university affiliation (when Convention Center acquired artwork):
Drexel University
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