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Paul Rousso Art

Paul Rousso is an American-born visual artist and innovator. Educated at the California College of the Arts, his work is shown at galleries and art fairs around the globe. A prodigious perfectionist, his technique has leapt into the future, as his vision and imagination merge to embrace new conceptual and physical technology the moment they appear on the horizon. The artist lives his context and vehemently pursues his objective. Rousso relentlessly excels at his efforts to evolve as an artist who will put forth an enduring impact on subsequent generations with his life’s work, “Flat Depth.” This concept, which he has been refining his entire professional career, is the logical progression of modern art - to render a flat object three-dimensional, or to collapse a three-dimensional object into two dimensions - and is a fusion of countless complex artistic methods, including painting, printing, sculpting, welding, chemistry, digital manipulation and digital printing. A student of both pop-art and deep classical culture, as well as the vast interceding spectrum, Rousso endeavors to express his commentary on the human condition while physically, psychically and temporally committing his entire life to the imaginative evolution of his visual artistry. Toward that end, his creative processes are linear and complex, with many pieces developing simultaneously, and painstakingly. His first summer job - designing the Tribeca loft of Robert De Niro - combined with stints as a Hollywood scenic artist and a brief career steeped in the cosmetics industry as an art director at Grey Advertising on the Revlon account, lend a wry touch to the social commentary woven through his work, and his vast and encompassing worldview flavors everything he creates. Rousso’s work is held in private collections over North America, Europe, the Middle East and beyond, and numerous public projects of his appear across the United States. Raised in North Carolina, Rousso traces his inspiration to the paradoxes of the world around him and the work of the artists who began the conversation, as well as every artist through time who has advanced the subject or the art form. His work is deliberately attainable to nearly every viewer, and yet his classical training shines through as time-honored artistic conventions are woven through his work. Rousso's fascination with paper - currency, advertising, newspapers, magazines - its history and use, its rise and fall, is an emblematic theme reflected frequently in his compositions. Despite the complexity of Rousso's artistic output, the character and subject matter of the art is relatable to all citizens of the world, so much so that it practically jumps off the wall, and straight into the viewer's gestalt.
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New York Times Sunday Styles with Gigi

New York Times Sunday Styles with Gigi

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene

New York Times Double Chuck

New York Times Double Chuck

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Sweet Spot

Sweet Spot

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene

Barbies and Boys

Barbies and Boys

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

Materials

Polystyrene

A Roy Good Times

A Roy Good Times

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Sotheby's Contemporary Art Part I

Sotheby's Contemporary Art Part I

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Froot Loops Fun Size #4

Froot Loops Fun Size #4

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

POW

POW

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Sugar Blast

Sugar Blast

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene

Cocoa Krispies Fun Size Small #1

Cocoa Krispies Fun Size Small #1

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Trix 1985 #1

Trix 1985 #1

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Composition with Mickey Mouse

Composition with Mickey Mouse

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Composition with Doublemint

Composition with Doublemint

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Mixed Media

Sotheby's Catalogue with Andy, Keith and Roy

Sotheby's Catalogue with Andy, Keith and Roy

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

Materials

Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Sotheby's Contemporary Art Part II

Sotheby's Contemporary Art Part II

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

Materials

Polystyrene, Mixed Media

New York Times Little Women

New York Times Little Women

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Trix 1985 Small #1

Trix 1985 Small #1

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene

Superman October #180

Superman October #180

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Brillo Box

Brillo Box

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Batman Dec #188

Batman Dec #188

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene

American Pie

American Pie

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

Materials

Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Smashed Chu-Chu Bubble Gum Bank

Smashed Chu-Chu Bubble Gum Bank

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene

Five More Flavors of Life Savers

Five More Flavors of Life Savers

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Apple Jacks Flattened

Apple Jacks Flattened

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

Materials

Polystyrene

Wonder Woman Times Ten

Wonder Woman Times Ten

By Paul Rousso

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Polystyrene

Aquamarine Dream

Aquamarine Dream

By Paul Rousso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paul Rousso Aquamarine Dream, 2023 Signed by the artist Mixed media on hand-sculpted acrylic Can be displayed vertically or horizontally 44 x 78 x 8 inches This piece is unique.

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2010s Contemporary Paul Rousso Art

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Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media

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Located in Montreal, Quebec

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Paul Rousso art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Paul Rousso art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Paul Rousso in plastic, polystyrene, mixed media and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Paul Rousso art, so small editions measuring 23 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Pierre Yermia, Richard Smith b.1955, and Huang Yulong. Paul Rousso art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $340 and tops out at $43,800, while the average work can sell for $24,000.

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