About Diversity
‘Diversity’ – The Artworks of RUSSELL RISKO. This painting is my first attempt to explore a unique portraiture style that is a departure from the more traditional work that I’ve done in the past. Initially, this painting was experimental. But, I ultimately felt that the final execution was successful — in that it expressed my personal feeling of grief about the recent political unrest, the pandemic, and the alteration of life that we’ve all endured — in a new and interesting way.
Vision Statement
This painting is one in a series titled ‘Head Games’. The series reflects the grief surrounding the recent political unrest, the pandemic, and the alteration of life that we’ve all endured. It explores the tension and torment symbolized through facial fragments and linear patterns. The paintings in this series are not intended to be likenesses of anyone you might recognize. But, their expressions may conjure other heartfelt interpretations.
About the Artist
Russell Risko is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Fine Artist. During his 40-year career as a visual communicator, Russ achieved leadership roles as Art Director, Creative Director, Principal Partner and Ad Agency President. His work has appeared in countless regional, national and e-zine publications and website properties.
Today, Russ has entered the final chapter of his career, unfettered by the “need-it-yesterday” time constraints of the advertising and marketing world. Now in retirement, he has the opportunity to move beyond his commercial art past and exercise his fine art instincts, to give birth to new visual perspectives and to invest in the time necessary for such exploration.
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Explore the entire ‘Head Games’ series of paintings.