Russell Crotty

1956–

Introduction

Russell Crotty (born 1956) is an American visual artist who explores the intersections of nature, science, and personal experience, focusing on amateur astronomy, coastal surfing culture, and related landscapes. He records his findings in ink drawings and is known for his suspended, three-dimensional, paper-coated globes and large-scale books. Crotty resides in Southern California.

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, mixed-media artist

ULAN identifier

500121145

Names

Russell Crotty

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First acquired
2008

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artists/10922

Wikidata
Q7381442


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