Essud Fungcap began his studies at the SOHO Art Center in New York in the late 1970s, then moved to Florida to conduct research at the Coral Gables Museum of Art.  He later pursued Visual Communications and Graphic Design at the Art Institute of Houston, Texas.  Over a career spanning New York City, Miami, and Houston, Fungcap has exhibited widely in the United States and internationally, while maintaining his artistic rigor through teaching and personalized study at the Art Students League of New York.  His images have been published in magazines worldwide, reflecting his broad creative reach.

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Fungcap has been featured in numerous media appearances, including Atlanta’s NBC/TV program In Depth with Wess Sarginssen (July 1998), a presentation at the Chicago Cultural Center during the “Meeting of the Two Worlds” event (January 1999), and FOX/TV’s Good Day Atlanta (March 2000).  Atlanta-based NBC/TV recognized him as Artist of the Month in March 2001, as well as a feature at Howard University.

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His contributions have been honored with multiple national awards, including recognition from Manhattan Arts International Magazine, the Annli Outstanding Achievers Award in New York, and an Honorable Mention from the Chicago Museum of Science for creativity.  In February 1999, he exhibited at the Atlanta State Capitol, where he met Governor Georges Barnes and Mayor Bill Campbell.  Most recently, his works were featured in a major exhibit at the Atlanta Hartsfield Gallery.​  Essud Fungcap’s works are held in numerous prestigious private and public collections and are highly sought after by art lovers.  

 

Today, he resides in New York City, and his artistic legacy continues to inspire, celebrated across multicultural communities, art connoisseurs, and collectors alike.