Category Archives: Artwork
Reminiscing…
Reminiscing a bit today about our odyssey with the life and art of James Spencer Russell. It was an eight year effort to obtain a major retrospective at the Indiana State Museum (which was a huge success) and a three
Reminiscing…
Reminiscing a bit today about our odyssey with the life and art of James Spencer Russell. It was an eight year effort to obtain a major retrospective at the Indiana State Museum (which was a huge success) and a three
James Spencer Russell – A Selection from the Kern Collection
Restoring Russell has been postponed for a variety of issues. However, there will be an exhibition at the Circle City Industrial Complex for IDADA’s October First Friday Art Tour. Details are found in the Facebook Event Page. Included in this
James Spencer Russell – A Selection from the Kern Collection
Restoring Russell has been postponed for a variety of issues. However, there will be an exhibition at the Circle City Industrial Complex for IDADA’s October First Friday Art Tour. Details are found in the Facebook Event Page. Included in this
“Wall of Work”
Here is a series that Jim put together in his New York City studio. He had envisioned that particular works of his would be combined and cover the walls of a room. The photograph is taken from a slide made
“Wall of Work”
Here is a series that Jim put together in his New York City studio. He had envisioned that particular works of his would be combined and cover the walls of a room. The photograph is taken from a slide made
Restoring Russell
Below is information for this year’s James Spencer Russell restoration project and exhibition. While a portion of this information is redundant for many of our regular readers, we are providing these details for those that are new to the story
Restoring Russell
Below is information for this year’s James Spencer Russell restoration project and exhibition. While a portion of this information is redundant for many of our regular readers, we are providing these details for those that are new to the story
New Acquisition – “H”
Julie and I have recently acquired a piece by Russell, “H,” which is the first letter in H.C.E., the main character in James Joyce’s novel, Finnegans Wake. It is a nice example of his work while exhibiting in New York
New Acquisition – “H”
Julie and I have recently acquired a piece by Russell, “H,” which is the first letter in H.C.E., the main character in James Joyce’s novel, Finnegans Wake. It is a nice example of his work while exhibiting in New York
Logansport Pharos Tribune Article by Mitchell Kirk
Mitchell Kirk of the Logansport Pharos Tribune has penned an excellent article on Jim and the Centennial Celebration. Click on the graphic to access the article.
Logansport Pharos Tribune Article by Mitchell Kirk
Mitchell Kirk of the Logansport Pharos Tribune has penned an excellent article on Jim and the Centennial Celebration. Click on the graphic to access the article.
“Foot,” from the “Body Parts” Series
This piece, from the collection of Julie and Ron Kern, was shown in the Indiana State Museum exhibition. From the Body Parts series this work depicts Phoenix Park in Dublin which is where, in Finnegans Wake Book I, H.C.E.’s rumored
“Foot,” from the “Body Parts” Series
This piece, from the collection of Julie and Ron Kern, was shown in the Indiana State Museum exhibition. From the Body Parts series this work depicts Phoenix Park in Dublin which is where, in Finnegans Wake Book I, H.C.E.’s rumored
A Curious Panel from “Jazz Trio”
During the last day of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, there was a panel from a portion of Jim’s Jazz Trio that really caught my niece’s, Allison Caplan, and her friend’s, Jennifer Saracino, attention. The middle panel of
A Curious Panel from “Jazz Trio”
During the last day of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, there was a panel from a portion of Jim’s Jazz Trio that really caught my niece’s, Allison Caplan, and her friend’s, Jennifer Saracino, attention. The middle panel of
James Spencer Russell, Louise Nevelson and Robert Indiana
Jim’s Lafayette Street Soho studio was around the corner and three blocks away from Louise Nevelson’s studio on Spring Street. One more block over, at Spring Street and the Bowery, were the studios of Robert Indiana and other artists. In
James Spencer Russell, Louise Nevelson and Robert Indiana
Jim’s Lafayette Street Soho studio was around the corner and three blocks away from Louise Nevelson’s studio on Spring Street. One more block over, at Spring Street and the Bowery, were the studios of Robert Indiana and other artists. In
100 Letter Words with Julie Kern
Here is a short video conversation about two of Jim’s pieces from the 100 Letter Word series recorded at the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, with collector and researcher, Julie Kern.
100 Letter Words with Julie Kern
Here is a short video conversation about two of Jim’s pieces from the 100 Letter Word series recorded at the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, with collector and researcher, Julie Kern.
White Haiku Variations with Wade Bussert
Here is a short video conversation about Jim’s piece, White Haiku Variations, recorded at the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, with Jim’s friend, Wade Bussert.
White Haiku Variations with Wade Bussert
Here is a short video conversation about Jim’s piece, White Haiku Variations, recorded at the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, with Jim’s friend, Wade Bussert.
Nuns Picking Poppies
Long before Jim became a “professional artist,” and before he left to serve in World War II, he exhibited in a major exhibition, the Forty-Eighth Annual Exhibition of American Art at the Cincinnati Art Museum. The exhibition ran from November
Nuns Picking Poppies
Long before Jim became a “professional artist,” and before he left to serve in World War II, he exhibited in a major exhibition, the Forty-Eighth Annual Exhibition of American Art at the Cincinnati Art Museum. The exhibition ran from November
Portrait of James Spencer Russell by Robert Reid
This post features a wonderful portrait of Jim painted by his friend, Robert Reid. The painting is from the collection of Kelly and Pam Leeman. I’m not sure of the size of the work (I did not measure it when
Portrait of James Spencer Russell by Robert Reid
This post features a wonderful portrait of Jim painted by his friend, Robert Reid. The painting is from the collection of Kelly and Pam Leeman. I’m not sure of the size of the work (I did not measure it when
Update, Book, Exhibition and Pencil Drawing
We’ve made some corrections and tweaked some photographs in our book and new proofs are on the way. Soon we will be ordering books for the exhibition opening and for additional orders. So far we have two patrons that have
Update, Book, Exhibition and Pencil Drawing
We’ve made some corrections and tweaked some photographs in our book and new proofs are on the way. Soon we will be ordering books for the exhibition opening and for additional orders. So far we have two patrons that have
“Subway 2,” a work by James Spencer Russell
Subway 2 comes from Satch’s collection. When she originally acquired it we weren’t sure if it was a “Russell.” It was so different from anything else of Jim’s work that we had viewed. While researching our book, we began to
“Subway 2,” a work by James Spencer Russell
Subway 2 comes from Satch’s collection. When she originally acquired it we weren’t sure if it was a “Russell.” It was so different from anything else of Jim’s work that we had viewed. While researching our book, we began to
“Sonnet,” a Work by James Spencer Russell
This is a written draft, a “Sonnet,” that forms the idea for a finished piece constructed by Jim. I especially enjoy his mention of the Fugs and we get just a tiny peak into his thoughts about Cornell and Nevelson.
“Sonnet,” a Work by James Spencer Russell
This is a written draft, a “Sonnet,” that forms the idea for a finished piece constructed by Jim. I especially enjoy his mention of the Fugs and we get just a tiny peak into his thoughts about Cornell and Nevelson.
James Spencer Russell, Studying at University of New Mexico
Jim enrolled at the University of New Mexico in the Fall of 1934. Jim studied painting under the renowned modern artist, Raymond Jonson, who also came to the university in 1934. In the 1920’s, Jonson was responsible for bringing modernism
James Spencer Russell, Studying at University of New Mexico
Jim enrolled at the University of New Mexico in the Fall of 1934. Jim studied painting under the renowned modern artist, Raymond Jonson, who also came to the university in 1934. In the 1920’s, Jonson was responsible for bringing modernism
James Spencer Russell in Taos, New Mexico, Part Two
As we prepare photographs for our book we are delving a little deeper in Satch’s collection. The two watercolor sketches presented in this post were most likely made circa Summer of 1935, when Jim enrolled in the University of New
James Spencer Russell in Taos, New Mexico, Part Two
As we prepare photographs for our book we are delving a little deeper in Satch’s collection. The two watercolor sketches presented in this post were most likely made circa Summer of 1935, when Jim enrolled in the University of New
James Spencer Russell in Taos, New Mexico, Part One
In the fall of 1934, during the Depression, Jim enrolled in the University of New Mexico. He studied painting under renowned artist Raymond Jonson. Jonson was responsible for bringing modernism to New Mexico and was a part of a group
James Spencer Russell in Taos, New Mexico, Part One
In the fall of 1934, during the Depression, Jim enrolled in the University of New Mexico. He studied painting under renowned artist Raymond Jonson. Jonson was responsible for bringing modernism to New Mexico and was a part of a group
Excellent News Today!
Great news today! One of Jim’s major pieces that was made in two halves (one half is a mirror image of the other half) will be shown in the upcoming exhibition. The two separate pieces are owned by two different
Excellent News Today!
Great news today! One of Jim’s major pieces that was made in two halves (one half is a mirror image of the other half) will be shown in the upcoming exhibition. The two separate pieces are owned by two different
The Art of James Spencer Russell 