Oneness Theories
March 14th, 2009
The art of Adam Russel
Art Whino presents ‘Oneness Theories: Art by Adam Russell.
Russell relates
his art to his general worldview, and likens his series to the fortitude of a
building, its meaning and value, and how it is affected by the combination of
its components. As in a building, where each brick connects together to create a
physical security based on the integrity of the foundation, so is his art
related to its components. It is the underground source unseen that holds up the
visual expression. This body of paintings is composed of a combination of many
structures; portraits, animals, landscapes, structures, and impromptu
expressions of color to build a conceptual environment, a home for their
conversation. Combining literal and symbolic meanings Adam has created a
narrative connection of equity and strength. This body of work is intended to
draw attention to the colorful leaves, down through the branches to the roots
where the unseen source lies. This vertical expression represents where we have
come from, our roots. Adam presents “Oneness Theories” as a tribute to our
origins and firmament, and as a contribution to the collective way the earth
moves forward. Life is represented by an interdependent network of physical
building materials that are visually connected with a full color spectrum
indicating health and vitality, and thus seeking a balance in the mind and the
earth.
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Saturday, March 14th, from 6pm – Midnight
Location:
173
Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745
Show end date: April
14th
The event is FREE and open to the
public.
Adam Russell
Hailing from Toledo, Ohio: Adam Russell references
the postmodern aspects of hip hop culture to assemble compositions based on a
sampling and mixing of life's imagery. The collage style artworks display
painted representations of life’s imagery assembled freely to create visual
rhythm and relay associations and the intentions of the artist, while
intentionally leaving room for viewer interpretation. These paintings have a
rooted vernacular to relay and inspire actual meanings. The viewer's imagination
is key to the understanding-- a reconciliation between contemporary art form and
the ancient truth. 
