Timothy Andrew Kussow
Artist Statement
Creativity is a learned skill—it’s about taking risks and breaking habits. When I taught elementary school art, creativity wasn’t an issue. Kids’ imaginations run wild, unbound by rules or norms. But by college, many students are shackled by stereotypes, mimicry, and fear of failure. Problem-solving, brainstorming, and thinking outside the box are skills they have to relearn.
As a maker—an object maker—the act of creation and the physical process are everything to me. That’s what I want my students to experience and, ideally, achieve.
Images from top left to bottom right:
“Fore or Forage”, Vintage Golf Club, Wood Vine and Tool, 36” H x 12” W x 7” D, 2024
“Flying Fish”, Plastic and Wood Toys, Frying Pan, Epoxy and Plaster, 9” H x 9” W x 9” D, 2023 and detail
“veni vidi vici”, Cast Epoxy, Steel and Paint, 14” H x 36” W x 2” D, 2025 with details
“Gatorland”, Plaster, Cement, Metal Rods and Pigment, 9” H x 32” W x 4” D, 2024 and detail
“Go Fish”, Plaster, Bamboo, plastic Toy and Pigment, 7” H x 12” W x 7” D, 2023 and detail
“Pro Bar”, Epoxy, Cement and Pigment, 36” H x 7” W x 7” D, 2024
“Prodigal Son’s First Steps”, Cast Plaster, Crayola Watercolors and Wire, 18” H x 4”W x 18” D, 2025 and detail
“Blue Bunny Chocolate Sundae”, Plaster and Pigment, 9” H x 4” W x 4” D, 2023 and detail
“Fore or Forage”, Vintage Golf Club, Wood Vine and Tool, 36” H x 12” W x 7” D, 2024 detail
“CPR Cherubs”, Plaster, Cement, Feathers, Metal Rods and Pigment, 9” H x 4” W x 4” D, 2023
“Collin’s Fire Axe”, Cast Epoxy, Cast Cement and Patina, 36” H x 8” W x 4” D, 2025
“Lactose Madonna”, Found Objects, Plaster and Epoxy, 16” H x 10” W x 5” D, 2024, front and back
