Ronald Joseph Kustrup
Ronald Joseph Kustrup (/'kʌstɹʌp/; born November 28, 1989) is an American artist,[1] [2] businessman,[3] and educational reformer[4] based out of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. His most recognizable artwork dealing with popular culture has been exhibited internationally dealing with topics related to mass consumerism.[5] He co-founded The Kind Institute, an inquiry based arts and entertainment center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [6]
Early life and education[edit]
Kustrup was born in Princeton, New Jersey to Ronald Wayne Kustrup and June Kustrup. His father was an iron worker and barber. His mother was a barber and real estate broker.[7]
When he was 14 he began taking Saturday classes in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, at the University of the Arts, eventually fully enrolling into the institution.[8]
While in the Fine Arts department as an undergraduate Kustrup created along with his team, a sculpture commissioned by the Philadelphia Eagles Management to display at the Lincoln Financial Field Stadium during the 45-19 Philadelphia Eagles victory over the New York Jets game.[9] He eventually received his Bachelors of Fine Art and Master of Arts in Teaching with Summa Cum Laude at The University of the Arts.[10] He is currently doing research at Eastern University within the Certification of Principal Program.
Art career[edit]
Kustrup continued living in Philadelphia Pennsylvania upon his graduation taking up a residency at Goldilocks Gallery where he lived and exhibited his work.[11]
He was recognized by Mashiko Nagasaki the owner of Medialia Rack and Hamper Gallery located in Chelsea Manhattan New York City.[12] [13] His work had international recognition through Medialia Rack and Hamper Gallery [14] garnishing The Pollock Award in 2012[15] and The McCahill Awards for Creativity in Teaching in 2015.[16]
Business career[edit]
While student teaching Kustrup began implementing his graduate research on inquiry based learning in the classroom.[17] His practicum mentor Maria Pandolfi agreed to work alongside Kustrup in expanding inquiry based education though a business plan. With the help of city real estate developer Ori Feibush they founded and co-operated an arts center in Point Breeze Philadelphia Pennsylvania for low income families dubbed The Kind Institute.
The Kind Institute located in Point Breeze Philadelphia Pennsylvania began operation in 2016[18] The company garnered a non-profit LLC with an umbrella contract under Urban Affairs Coalition.[19]
Kustrup managed after school programs through TKI, using inquiry based education with a concentration on arts, music, and technology.[20] The center also hosted interactive jazz nights along with the help of JOTTS a Philadelphia based jazz organization managed by Lorraine Yarborough and Cory Espinosa.[21] [22]
During his time as co-founder and co-CEO of TKI continued his research on inquiry based learning at The Source Farm ecovillage in Saint Thomas Jamaica. Along with his students Kustrup built a kiln for the village to fire pottery.[23]
Educational career[edit]
Kustrup began teaching at West Philadelphia High School, a Title II secondary school located on 42nd and Spruce in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[24] While working at WEST he made connections with students to The Mural Arts Program, The Kind Institute, The Jamaican Source Farm, and The University of the Arts.[23] [24]
After moving out of Philadelphia Pennsylvania he began teaching graphic design,[25] advertisement, and IB Diploma Programme Art at School Lane Charter School.[26]
Representation[edit]
His works are exhibited in the collections of various galleries throughout the world, among them the Medialia Rack and Hamper Gallery.[27] [28] [29] He has held residence and representation through Goldilocks Gallery located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania[30]and later Medialia Rack and Hamper Gallery located in New York, New York.[31]
Aesthetic[edit]
Kustrup’s work is often described as Neo-Pop.[32] His work depicts colorful installations containing assemblage sculptures of both everyday objects juxtaposed with less common mass market materials.[33]
In Giftwrapped Internet Kustrup uses video game consoles, virtual reality headsets, and giftwrapped assemblages to address the mass market appeal of simulated realities.[5]
Philosophy[edit]
Through interviews[3] and artist statements there is a consistent discourse regarding the consumerist qualities of objects and their interactions with what he considers an American culture that is embracing Post-Structuralism.[5] Kustrup’s work is often described as post-structuralist Neo-pop.
On education[edit]
Kustrup founded The Kind Institute with his student teaching mentor and business partner Maria Pandolfi.[18] The center focused on education using inquiry based assessment and concentrated on arts, music, technology and mindfulness within the curriculum.[34] [35]
In an article highlighting The Kind Institute success in education within Philadelphia, renowned journalist Morgan Falconer wrote,
“Kustrup coordinates with a variety of individual donors, companies and fundraising campaigns in efforts to raise funds… Mike Romeo, a cartoonist and KIND Institute art teacher, enjoys the friendly work environment and relationship Kustrup cultivates with his employees.”
Falconer places Kustrup's work in education on a path for student success.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Kustrup currently lives in Hamilton New Jersey and teaches 11th-12th grade visual arts at School Lane Charter School in Bensalem Pennsylvania.[26] He has experience working in West Philadelphia High School as the 9th-12th grade visual arts teacher.[24] He has worked alongside The Source Farm and Eco Village in Saint Thomas Jamaica.[23]
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- ↑ Donahue, Tara Mashiko (2020). "Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery". www.medialiagallery.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Blank, Rande (2015). "Ron | University of the Arts". www.uarts.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Falconer, Morgan (2015-10-30). "Point Breeze: KIND Institute Prepares to Open Its Gallery Doors to Community". Philadelphia Neighborhoods. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "New Building at Point Breeze & Titan Will House an Arts Center". OCF Realty. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Cota, Fran (2017-01-23). "Natural Internet". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Chenevert, Bill (2016-01-28). "South Philly Review (page 9)". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Real Estate Guide Directory | Hamilton Square New Jersey Real Estate | Mercer County". www.realproguide.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
- ↑ Maurer, James (2013-01-10). "Project Download:". OCLC Micro. 4 (1): 9–13. doi:10.1108/eb055878. ISSN 8756-5196.
- ↑ Blackstone, Kyle (2011). "Philadelphia Eagles - 1164 Employees - US Staff". bearsofficialsstore.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lashbrook, John E. (2013-01-10). "Project Download:". OCLC Micro. 4 (1): 9–13. doi:10.1108/eb055878. ISSN 8756-5196.
- ↑ Lamoza, Kamal (2014). "Goldilocks Gallery - CLOSED - Philadelphia, PA". Yelp. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Donahue, Tara Mashiko. "Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery -Portfolio-". www.medialiagallery.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Donahue, Tara Mashiko (2011-11-05). "Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery NEW IDEAS IN MEDALLIC SCULPTURE The 14th Annual NEW IDEAS Exhibition". www.medialiagallery.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Graney, Carol (2012-09-07). This week at UArts. The University of the Arts. Search this book on
- ↑ Donahue, Tara Nakashima (2012). "... Rack and Hamper Gallery 335 West 38th Street, 4th Floor New York NY Tel: (212) New Ideas in Medallic Sculpture Book 2012-2013 - PDF Free Download -". docplayer.net. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Ron | University of the Arts". www.uarts.edu. 2015. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Maurer, James (2016-01-04). "Edge - Spring 2016 (page 39)". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 18.0 18.1 Mabaso, Alaina (2016-05-20). "KIND Institute preps for a summer of arts and community in Point Breeze". Philadelphia - Flying Kite Media. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kim, Min (2016-05-20). "Innovation + Job News- KIND Institute preps for a summer of arts and community in Point Breeze". Philadelphia - Flying Kite Media. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Tailor, Kevin (2015). "Team - Founders Page". The KIND Institute. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kowalewski, Pheobe (2015-11-23). This Week at UArts. The University of the Arts. Search this book on
- ↑ Chenevert, Bill (2016-01-28). "South Philly Review - Point Breeze Picassos will soon find KIND- 1-28-2016". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Shirly, Kiesha (2020). "Tours - Learn How to Live Sustainably". Source Farm Foundation & Ecovillage. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Little, Crystal (2016). West Philadelphia High School Yearbook 2015-2016. Philadelphia School District. Search this book on
- ↑ Kustrup, Ronald (2020-05-01). "Remote Learning Graphic Design Lessons". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 26.0 26.1 Tommaselli, Mary (2019). School Lane Charter School Yearbook 2018-2019. Bensalem Pennsylvania: School Lane Charter School. Search this book on
- ↑ Donahue, Tara Nakashima (2012). "Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery - New Voices". www.medialiagallery.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
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|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Donahue, Tara Nakashima (2015). "Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery - New Voices 2015". www.medialiagallery.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Alumni US | The University of the Arts, Greater Philadelphia Area". alumnius.net. 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Donahue, Tara Nakashima (2020). "Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery - Portfolio-". www.medialiagallery.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Stoops, Ross (2016-12-17). "Natural Internet Event Page". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kustrup, Ronald (2012-10-01). "Ron Kustrup | Contemporary Art". Pinterest. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "The Free Library- Monday Meditation". 2018. Unknown parameter
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