Walter Zurko

Department/Affiliation: Art and Art History
Phone: 330-263-2423
Office Address: 119 Ebert
Email: wzurko@wooster.edu
Web Site: Walter Zurko

Degrees

• B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 1977
• M.F.A., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 1981

Areas of Expertise

• Ceramics
• Sculpture

Courses Taught

• ARTD 151: Introduction to Drawing
• ARTD 161: Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design
• ARTD 163: Introduction to Sculpture
• ARTD 165: Introduction to Ceramics
• ARTD 263/363: Intermediate/Advanced Sculpture
• ARTD 265/365: Intermediate/Advanced Ceramic
• ARTD 401: Junior Independent Study Seminar

Notes

Walter Zurko received his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1981 and began teaching at Wooster that same year. He is a sculptor who works primarily with wood as well as plaster and wax. Consistent throughout his work has been an interest in the vernacular of tools and implements, specifically those related to agriculture, and the implications of utility and making.

He is the recipient of five Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards. Recent artist residencies include the Vermont Studio Center, Johnson Veront (2011) and Anderson Ranch Arts Center (2008).