About the Artist:
STEPHEN W. YAUSSI, AIA, LEED APArchitecture & Fine ArtEducation: University of Nebraska - School of Architecture - BA, 1969Certification: Registered Architect, New YorkNCARBAffiliations: LEED Accredited Professional American Institute of ArchitectsNew York State Association of ArchitectsNational Trust for Historic PreservationJefferson County Historical Society, Past DirectorArts Association of Northern New YorkThousand Island Arts CenterNorth Country Arts CouncilAfter over 40 years practicing as a professional architect, I retired in 2011. For the last 27 years of my professional career I was Principal Architect and Co-Founder of GYMO PC, a multi-disciplined architectural, engineering and land surveying firm practicing primarily in New York State. My experience includes all aspects of the practice of architecture for a wide range of project types. Art and Architecture have gone hand-in-hand in my creative endeavors over the years. My approach to architectural design has always been to create a “functional art”. In other words, to respond to a set of functional, social and environmental criteria with a design aesthetic that enhances the human experience. Art has always been a passion of mine and I was fortunate to be able to utilize it in the presentation of my architectural design work.Since my retirement from full time architectural practice, I have been able to spend more time and effort developing my fine art skills, something I’ve always wanted to do. Presently, pastel painting is my primary medium. I have studied under several regional artists in northern New York and Canada. My work has been accepted for display in galleries and exhibits throughout the region.
