A retrospective look at the artwork created over the past 40 years by Australian artist Christopher Russell, also known through his tag as Xristo Artworks Gallery, reveals that it is intense in its commentary on the experience of being human. His art delves into themes such as identity, emotions, relationships, and the human condition. Through his unique style and use of symbolism, Russell’s work invites viewers to contemplate their own existence and the complexities of human nature. His pieces often provoke introspection and empathy, offering a deep exploration of what it means to be human in today’s world.
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#1 Curious Winston - A Newborn Arrives. 2020. Acrylic
8points
#2 Strange Fruit 2021. Fell Down Today. Acrylic
7points
#3 Sos - They Don't See Us 1984. Mixed Media 2m X 1.5m
7points
#4 Curious Olive - The Inherited Cat 2020. Acrylic
7points
#5 Oranges And Lemons And Small Bells 2022. Acrylic
6points
#6 Salad Days Become Soup Of The Day 2022. Graphite Sketch For Artwork
6points
#7 Lace, Moths And Bone Bowl - Post Surgery 2018. Acrylic
6points
#8 In Australia 1988. Ink
6points
#9 A Stuffed Tasmanian Tiger On A Postcard 2019. Acrylic
6points
#10 Fertility Cycle. Chickens Turning Scraps Into Eggs. 2023. Acrylic
5points
#11 Door Handle In The Garden 2018. Acrylic On Canvas
5points
#12 Cogs 1981. Version 2, 2020. Graphite And Wash On Paper
5points
#13 Ebb And Flow - Port Phillip Bay 2020 - Acrylic On Canvas
5points
#14 Botanic 2018, Mixed Media
5points
#15 I Watch LCD TV 2018. Graphite
5points
#16 1985 Exhibition At Roar 2 Gallery. Melbourne
3points