Name
Joseph Anthony Russo
Studio of Architectural Arts

Telephone Number and FAX Number
 772.589.7391 Telephone
Mailing Address
665 Browning Terrace
Sebastian, FL 32958
 Internet Access
mosaics@peoplePC.com



Genesis

Narrative mural based on the
Old Testament Book, an interpretation of the
first six days of creation

Byzantine smalti, Venetian glass, gold, and silver, installed on plywood base.
Height: 4 feet
Width: 4 feet
Collection of the artist






Chi Rho


Contemporary mosaic wall panel
of the liturgical symbol incorporating the first two letters of the name of Christ in ancient Greek characters.

Byzantine smalti and gold, set in concrete.
Height: 28 inches
Width: 20 inches
Private Collection, New York

Biography, Experience, Current Projects and Fee Schedules

Philosophy: Blurring the line between art and craft, mosaic creates architectural surfaces that reflect and modulate the physical properties of color, light, and texture. It provides the tangible part of a liturgical experience (visual awareness of the fragmented design) and invites the participant - parishioner or visitor - to contribute the intangible part (ranging from expressive dynamic symbolism to profound majesty).

Work Priorities: Working relationships are established through open communication with committees responsible for art and liturgy, through which visual needs and preferences are defined.

Biography: Born in Brooklyn, New York. As architect, awarded first prize in a design competition sponsored by the New York State Association of Architects and served as co-chair in the Architecture and Allied Arts Committee of the American Institute of Architects. As mosaic designer, individual and collaborative projects have ranged from portable wall hangings to site-specific installations. Liturgical work has been exhibited at local and national levels, recently becoming part of the private art collection in St Vincent College, Latrobe, PA.

Education: Adelphi University, Long Island, NY. Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Background: Founded Studio of Architectural Arts, expanding on an architectural background of offering planning and design services to create unified, harmonious environments bringing together space, surface, and structure.

Recent Commissions:
Mosaic stations of the cross and sanctuary banners: Sts Cyril & Methodious Church, Deer Park, NY. Suspended mosaic crucifix: St. William the Abbot Church, Seaford, NY. Liturgical mosaic for Reconciliation Room: St. Joseph's Church, Babylon, NY. Architectural illustrations to benefit St. Sebastian Church, Sebastian, FL. Commissioned by a publisher to design and execute a series of 8 original liturgical mosaics for publication.

Fee Schedule:
Fixed fee or hourly rate for design and execution, determined by square footage, detail, technique, and material.