Tom Rudd

Artists' Statement:

The voices are repeating "in the future water will be more valuable than oil." These sculptures and installations point to the many complexities that compose this indispensable element.

Education:

1974 BFA, Siena Heights College, Adrian, MI
1975 Graduate work and teaching certificate

Selected Solo Exhibitions:

2002 Paint Creek Art Center (two person), Rochester MI
2002 20 North Gallery (two-person), Toledo OH
2000 Flatlanders Gallery, "Tom and Margo Find God," Blissfield MI
1990 Ford Gallery, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti MI

Selected Group Exhibitions:

2002 Paint Creek Art Center, Rochester MI
1999 Flatlanders Gallery, "Two Old Flatlanders and Margo," Blissfield MI 1997 Massachusetts Traveling Exhibition, Falmouth MA
1996 Michigan Gallery, "Gone but Not Forgiven," Detroit MI
1996 University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks AK
1990 The Institute of Culture, "Motor City Review," Zacatecas City, Mexico

Related Experience:

Ongoing: Freelance Artist: Produce environmental installations and sculpture                               for public and private placement
1997-1999 Santiam Watershed Forum member
1995-1999: City of ldanha Planning Commissioner, Idanha OR
1995-1996: Visiting Artist, Western Oregon State College, Monmouth OR
1991-1995: Visual Arts Coordinator, Oregon Arts Commission, Salem OR
1986-1991: Project Director, Michigan Commission on Art in Public Places, Detroit
1977-1991: Facilitator, Services to Individual Artists, MCACA, Detroit
1974-1999: Art Instructor/Visiting Artist: Grand Valley State University, Allendale                               MI