Keith Benjamin

“My greatest reward as an artist is watching and listening to viewers respond to my art.  It is always interesting and exciting to hear what others see in my work.”

Courses
Creative Processes
Sculpture 1: Plastic Form
Sculpture 2: Constructed Form
Sculpture 3
Sculpture 4: Installation
Advanced Tutorial: Sculpture

“The most important thing I learned in my undergraduate experience is the importance of a strong background in tradition and history.  It becomes the foundation for more contemporary forms of expression.”

Degrees
MFA Studio Arts, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1992
BFA Sculpture, Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1989

“I teach at the Art Academy because the class sizes allow me to really get to know each student; their goals, ambitions and passion for art.”

Contact
(513) 562-6272, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

“A current artist who intrigues me is Bill Wurtz for his simple use of everyday materials and his focus on modest human needs.”

“I’m working on a series of wood-carvings in walnut that act as a base for intricate structures made from reclaimed cardboard boxes.”