Special Presentation by
MONONA
ROSSOL
M.S., M.F.A., Industrial Hygienist
Health and Safety Issues in the Arts
6:00 pm, Monday, September
2
Lee 2-111 (large
Auditorium)
Clemson University
FREE and open to the public.
Author of
"A valuable guide to how to work safely and stay healthy. Author Monona Rossol is a nationally known expert in the field of art safety. In this guide, Rossol has condensed her expertise and translated it into language every artist should understand." -- Arts & Activities
"Appropriately written for the general reader, the book is also clearly organized and fairly well-referenced for ease of use. Highly recommended for individual artists, art teachers, and others with special interests in the arts." -- American Public Health Association
"Industrial hygienist Monona Rossol intends to inform artists who work daily with hazardous materials of the effects of various commonly used chemicals and toxins on themselves and the environment." -- American Theatre
"Intended as a resource for artists, craftspeople and teachers, this guide identifies hazardous materials and the problems they may cause, and suggests steps for safe handling and use." -- Ceramics Monthly
"No matter whether your focus is fine or graphic art, maintaining personal health as well as the health of the environment should be a top priority. We all work with toxic substances, and ACHS. . . details what these substances are and how we can reduce harmful exposure by making informed choices." -- The Artist's Magazine
"Should be on every artist's and craftworker's studio reference shelf." -- Crafts Report
"Studio owners and employers should read this book and review their studio practices. Employees should read this book to become aware of their work habits . . . . This is not a book to read for fun but it is essential reading, nevertheless." -- Stained Glass Quarterly
Monona
Rossol is a chemist, artist, and industrial hygienist. She was born into a theatrical
family and worked as a professional entertainer from age 3 to 17. She enrolled
in the University of Wisconsin where she earned: a BS in Chemistry with a minor
in Math, an MS majoring in Ceramics and Sculpture, and an MFA with majors in
Ceramics and Glassblowing and a minor in Music. While in school she worked as a
chemist, taught and exhibited artwork, performed with University music and
theater groups, and worked yearly in summer stock. After leaving school, she
performed in musical and straight acting roles in Off and Off Off Broadway
theaters and cabaret.
Currently, Monona is
President/founder of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety, Inc., a not-for-profit
corporation dedicated to providing health and safety services to the arts. She
also is the Health and Safety Director for Local 829 of the United Scenic
Artists, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). She has
lectured and consulted in the US, Canada, Australia, England, Mexico and
Portugal.
Monona was in Harvey Littleton's first college-level glassblowing
courses. Her ceramics, sculpture and blown glass were exhibited in over
40 group shows and four solo shows. Her many awards include a purchase
prize in the 23rd Ceramic National Competition of the Everson Museum of
Art. She worked as a free-lance art conservation consultant/restorer
working primarily with furniture, ceramics, and enamels. She is a voting
member of the American Society of Testing and Materials sub-committee
(ASTM D-4236) that sets toxicity labeling standards for art materials.
