Biografie von Leo RUSSELL (1917-1985)

Birth place: Chicago, IL

Addresses: NYC, 1929; Flemington, NJ, 1960; Philadelphia, in 1977

Profession: Painter, teacher

Studied: David Burluik

Exhibited: NYC WPA Art" at Parsons School Design, 1977."

Comments: Received a stipend from Mus. of Non-Objective Art as a teacher on WPA Art Project. Much of his work was destroyed by fire in NY. He also provided special effects for the Captain Video" show; ran an art gallery, printed graphic editions, worked as an art therapist and taught methods at Trenton State College.

Sources: New York City WPA Art, 75 (w/repros.)"