Artist Information:
Peach Russell
easton, PA
United States
Member Since: Mar 2007
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Artist Statement:
Artist’s Statement
Peche B. – A Renaissance Retrospective
I consider myself a Renaissance woman. I believe my work defies definition but my friends and family think my Art style is Contemporary-Afro centric.
My recent creations are pieces which I consider a ‘Journey of Spiritual self-discovery’. These include paintings, collages & quilts which are tributes to Domestic Violence victims, survivors & Breast Cancer victims & survivors. These issues are very prevalent in Caribbean-American communities.
I started out 20 years ago in NYC as an academically trained Fashion Designer & Watercolorist at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology. My passion for art grew so much that I retired from Fashion design & dedicated my time to Art. I believe I have not yet created my greatest works.
As a non-conformist, I have reinvented myself into a Multi-media artisan who Paints, Sews, Quilts, Crafts, Writes and Designs in any medium on hand. The Paintings I create are spontaneous & reflect my mood as I paint.
My vibrant and deliberate use of color is one of my trademarks that stems from my Jamaican heritage. Just as the island is awash with color, when I paint I feel the color vibes of the Caribbean. My work ...
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Peach Russell's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Peach Russell's Portfolio. Browse Russell's body of work: Artist’s Statement
Peche B. – A Renaissance Retrospective
I consider myself a Renaissance woman. I believe my work defies definition but my friends and family think my Art style is Contemporary-Afro centric.
My recent creations are pieces which I consider a ‘Journey of Spiritual self-discovery’. These include paintings, collages & quilts which are tributes to Domestic Violence victims, survivors & Breast Cancer victims & survivors. These issues are very prevalent in Caribbean-American communities.
I started out 20 years ago in NYC as an academically trained Fashion Designer & Watercolorist at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology. My passion for art grew ... | |
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