Posts Tagged: 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

“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

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

Artwork for the Exhibition
Researching and developing the history of Jim’s life and his art provides context and understanding for the artwork that will be shown in the exhibition. Tracking down, collecting and borrowing the artwork that will properly present Jim’s life history as

Artwork for the Exhibition
Researching and developing the history of Jim’s life and his art provides context and understanding for the artwork that will be shown in the exhibition. Tracking down, collecting and borrowing the artwork that will properly present Jim’s life history as

James Russell and Jazz
James (Jim) Russell’s love of music was intense and unending, and it started early in his life. His love of jazz was reflected in his extensive record collection. As a young man, at the age of five or six, he

James Russell and Jazz
James (Jim) Russell’s love of music was intense and unending, and it started early in his life. His love of jazz was reflected in his extensive record collection. As a young man, at the age of five or six, he

ISM Curator Mark Rushman Views Satch’s James Russell Collection
On Monday, September 10 Satch presented her collection of James Spencer Russell’s artwork to Mark Ruschman, Indiana State Museum Chief Curator of Fine Arts. Viewing individual’s and museum’s collections is the first step in generating the content of the exhibition.

ISM Curator Mark Rushman Views Satch’s James Russell Collection
On Monday, September 10 Satch presented her collection of James Spencer Russell’s artwork to Mark Ruschman, Indiana State Museum Chief Curator of Fine Arts. Viewing individual’s and museum’s collections is the first step in generating the content of the exhibition.