Portrait, Intaglio Sewn Print, 2022

Nick Brutto is artist based out of Columbia, South Carolina. He is currently a Press Operator for Half & Half Printing. He received a Bachelors of Arts and Science in History minoring in Education and Studio Art from the University of South Carolina. He went on to receive both a Masters of Art in Teaching (Art Education) and Masters of Fine Arts focusing in Ceramics and Printmaking. His work has been exhibited through out South Carolina.

Graduate School

During Graduate School, Nick received the opportunity to teach art at both primary and secondary levels. Programs at The University of South Carolina aided his work in community engagement by partnering with local organizations such as Historic Columbia, ARC of Columbia, and Columbia Museum of Art. These experiences have solidified his commitment to teaching and promotion of the arts.

His artistic work strives bring people together through the examination of concepts like identity, cooperation, and communication. Striving to create work that allows the viewer to examine their perspective, his work offers an in depth look at his own. Reflection and growth are the ultimate goals for the viewer and himself.