Aae Russell

AAE RUSSELL is a digital artist and multifaceted designer whose work explores the relationship between present moment experience and human perception - creating art as “vitamins for your eyes.”

Blending art and science, RUSSELL's practice is informed by meditation visions and a deep interest in how color, composition, and environment influence the body and mind. Working across photography, portraiture, and digital art practices - they create pieces that are both visually compelling and intentionally designed to support a sense of calm, clarity, and presence.

Their work has been exhibited in galleries and public spaces and is increasingly focused on placement within healthcare and therapeutic environments - including hospitals, recovery centers, and wellness focused offices - where thoughtful visual design can gently support healing and care.

Kendall College of Art and Design 2022

- 2021 Telluride Arts show featured artist
- 2021 Ottawa County Area Trust photography award winner
- 2022 Washtenaw County art show
- 2022 Art Prize, KCAD Top Ten award recipient
- 2023/24 Monroe Community Church winter featured artist
- 2024 artwork on display at Clear Sky Eyecare Grand Rapids, MI
- 2024 featured artist at Hall Street Bakery, Grand Rapids, MI
- 2024 Art Prize featured artist at Clear Sky Eyecare
- 2023 Sixth Street Bridge on permanent display at Embassy Suites Hilton GR, MI
- 2024 featured artist at Wealthy Street Bakery