Jim russell
BRUSHSTROKE
This is a black and white photo close up of a seven layers of water colors. It is about the primacy of the brushstroke as a transcendent existential power.
48"x48" Print on photo paper.
CHARLIE MEETS THE QUEEN
I did 5 images of this same scene to convey the repetition of Charles Pachter's images of Canadiana often featuring the Queen.
11"x14"
SAILBOAT
This is the story of a boat sinking I was involved in many years ago 2 miles off the Toronto islands.
48"x48" ink on paper
DRAFTING TOOLS
These are my great grandfathers drafting tools.
11"x14" ink on paper
CHICKEN BOY
Having fun with this old photo. Never gets old for me!
36"x48" ink on paper
COMPUTER ROOM
This image is based on an early 1960's photo from the Globe and Mail newspaper archives.
11"x14" Ink on semi-transparent paper
BODYCAM
This piece is a screen capture of a body cam image from a violent police chase. I find this an intriguing point of view.
60"x72'" ink on paper
COMFORTABLY NUMB
One of favorite topics.
11"x14" Ink on semi-transparent paper
SHINY OBJECTS
This piece is about the futility of hanging on to material objects.
36"x48" ink on paper
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