Description of Work

Deep We Toil for Blood and Oil - Screenprint with archival inkjet, 22"x12" - $330.00

Sketches in Blue #1 - Cyanotype dyptych, 14"x11" - $220.00

Sketches in Blue #2 - Cyanotype dyptych, 14"x11"

Sketches in Blue #3 - Cyanotype dyptych, 14"x11"

Sketches in Blue #4 - Cyanotype dyptych, 14"x11"

Artist's Statement

My creative research is a multi-disciplinary practice that incorporates traditional printmaking, drawing, photography, and digital imaging skills together. I am interested in themes of labor, industry, place, memory, and history. I likewise incorporate underlying notions of politics, technology, ecology, and economics in relation to my themes. I am also interested in the intersection of human and machine culture through my use of imagery and artistic practice.

About the Artist

Ross Mazzupappa is a multi-disciplinary artist who incorporates printmaking, photography, and digital imaging. His work explores themes of labor, industry, place, memory, and history of the Rust Belt region. He attended Youngstown State University where he received a BFA in Studio Art Printmaking/Painting. Ross went on to receive a MA in Printmaking with a minor in Sculpture and an MFA in Printmaking with a minor in Photography from the University of Iowa. He is also a technical researcher and has developed several processes; including a photomechanical etching technique, affordable roller/brayer making, and various designs for specialized equipment. His work has been shown nationally and internationally in various juried exhibitions, portfolios, and collections. Ross is the Assistant Teaching Professor of Printmaking and Photography at BGSU since 2015.