Osvaldo Russo

Osvaldo was born in Uruguay, Montevideo, in 1957, where from a very young age he was interested in drawing, painting and illustration.

In 1975 he entered the Dr. Pedro Figari Art Center in Montevideo and studied Drawing and Painting, mastering different techniques.

Three years later, in 1978, he was attracted to the world of advertising and completed a Master's in Graphic Advertising at the University of Uruguay, acquiring very good results and opening up new perspectives for his career.

Training mentions and Awards:

1975 - Drawing and Painting at the Dr. Pedro Figari Art Center, Montevideo.

1978 - Master of Graphic Advertising at the University of Uruguay.

1979 - Diploma of Honor at the Salon de Artes Plásticas de la Juventud.
International Association of Lions Clubs, Uruguay.

In 1979 he made the first exhibition of him in Montevideo obtaining recognition and good criticism.

1983 - He founded "Taller Dos" with the designer and artist Emilio Bolinches. In this workshop he worked until 1995 as a director and teacher in the areas of drawing, design and illustration techniques.

In 1985 he held an exhibition presenting a series made with new techniques, abstracts on paper, cardboard and ceramics applying colorful glazes, obtaining very good results.

1989 - Honorable Mention in the Competition for the cover of the Uruguay Telephone Directory Book.

1993 - joint exhibition with his friend and his colleague, the renowned plastic artist, Emilio Bolinches, at the famous Moretti Gallery in Montevideo

2010 - First Prize in the Poster Contest for Holy Week in Viveiro.

2020 - Be part of the Latin American Creators Network of Casa América, Madrid.

Participate in group exhibitions in the virtual Gallery of Mundo Arti.

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