About:
Gerard Russo, a Melbourne-based contemporary artist, merges hands-on craftsmanship with the innovative spirit of modern visual art. His foundation in mark-making and then Fine Art at RMIT University laid the groundwork for his distinctive artistic journey. Gerard's signature medium, a fusion of mark-making, painting, etching, and strategic backlighting, challenges the conventional boundaries between sculpture and painting, positioning him as a part of Melbourne's flourishing contemporary art scene.
In his studio, based in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Gerard skilfully blends industrial materials with sophisticated artistic techniques. This unique synthesis results in artworks that stand at the intersection of tactile craftsmanship and contemporary visual aesthetics. Each piece, illuminated to enhance its visual impact, is imbued with a sense of vitality, encouraging viewers to engage with the art on a profound level. Gerard's exploration of themes such as transience, gravity, and time is further articulated through the interplay of light and shadow across metallic surfaces, introducing a dynamic quality to his portfolio.
Gerard's approach to art commissions is characterised by both clarity and artistic integrity. Clients, drawn to the unique qualities of his work, have the opportunity to enhance their collections with works that promote Gerard's artistic trajectory.
For art enthusiasts and collectors eager to immerse themselves in Gerard's distinctive fusion of sculpture and painting, his online gallery offers a comprehensive view of his illuminated artworks. Each piece is a reflection of Gerard's commitment to innovation in art, challenging viewers to consider the intricate interplay of form, light, and material.
Interested individuals are invited to visit the contact page for further details on Gerard's work or to initiate discussions about commissioning pieces.
Publications
2023
‘Yarra Magazine’ Magazine (summer issue). panel feature with Elizabeth Gleeson.
‘Grand Designs Australia’ Magazine (Issue 12.3), In Profile
‘Art/edit’ magazine (winter issue). Gallery panel feature.
‘Hidden in the Hills - Artists of the Dandenong Ranges’ hardcover, feature article.
2017
‘Authentic Light’ hardcover, feature article, Adele Locke.
2015
‘The Hillscene’ magazine, cover and feature article, Adriana Alvarez, Amy Middleton.
Education
2007 - 2009
BA Fine Art, RMIT.
Solo Exhibitions
2022
Untitled
Earthly Pleasures, Melbourne, Australia.
2018
Dandenong Ranges Open Studio
Home Studio, Melbourne, Australia.
2017
Dandenong Ranges Open Studio
Home Studio, Melbourne, Australia.
2015
‘End of the line’
End of the line Festival
Gin Lane, Melbourne, Australia.
Group Exhibitions
2023
‘Daranged’
Burrinja Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
‘Transcend’
Burrinja Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
‘Gallery Launch group show’
Up Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
2022
‘Interlude’
Galleria Azur Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
‘Design Show Australia’
ICC, Sydney, Australia
‘Man Overboard’
Selby Community house, Melbourne, Australia.
2021
‘Flanarie’
Galleria Azur Madrid, Spain.
2020
Untitled
Anne Galley, Melbourne, Australia.
2019
Karawarra
Karawarra Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
The Other Art Fair
Facility, Melbourne, Australia.
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
Sherbrooke Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
2018
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
Burrinja gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
2017
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
Burrinja gallery. Melbourne, Australia.
2016
Untitled
Limerence, Melbourne, Australia.
2015
Untitled
Limerence, Melbourne, Australia
2011
Carnival of the Animals
(Animation screening)
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
2010
Don’t Tell'
(Animated video)
ABC broadcast, Rage. Australia.
Carnival of the Animals
(Animation screening)
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
2009
Crème
RMIT School of Art Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
Boys Girls Machines
Open Space Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
2008
ACMI Melbourne International Animation Festival
Born Into
(Animation)
2007
Life
(Animation)
Channel 31, broadcast, Australia.
2006
Life
(Animation)
Rage Animation Festival, ABC broadcast & DVD. Australia
Awards
2019
Emerging Artist Award - Finalist
Finalist at fortyfivedownstairs gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
2017
Burrinja Climate Change Biennale - Finalist
Burrinja Gallery, Australia.