ARTIST BIO

Martin Russocki

Martin Russocki’s education and broad range of interests have led him to work as an architectural designer, watercolor artist, children’s book illustrator, sculptor, installation artist, game inventor, and painter. Working with a wide variety of mediums across many disciplines, from small scale works to large scale interactive and collaborative installations has enriched his creativity and helped him cultivate a deeper understanding of the artistic process. Martin has recently focused on large scale urban inspired paintings and interactive installations.

Following a strong desire to explore painting, Martin took a job working for Peter Marino Architects as a full time watercolour artist. Being a keen observer, Martin sketched subway portraits on the way to work and soon found himself taking on commissioned work. Seeking more freedom of creativity and also being interested in sculpture, Martin began taking courses at The Art Student’s League where he was awarded The Fantasy Fund Scholarship for Sculpture while studying under Greg Wyatt. Martin also received awards of distinction for painting and drawing while studying with Joseph Peller and Leonid Lerman. Martin’s first commissioned sculpture was for a U.S President. Other notable clients have included; HRH the Prince of Whales, the late Ted Rogers, the Bronfman and Rotman families. Martin’s work can be found in numerable private and corporate collections.