Russell Hill

Russell Hill
b. 1988, Midlands, UK
Living and working in London

The work responds to selected contemporary objects in a playful, yet carefully constructed, methodical manner. Whilst retaining the original function of the object Hill physically intervene to begin a visual inquiry into cultural systems and consumer dialogues. He uses simple aesthetic decisions to create poetic associations and connections between commercial objects, whilst questioning the temporality and obsolescence of consumer products. Often striping objects of imagery to enhance a minimal and ambiguous appearance, which supports the idea of mass production. He references popular culture, 1960s minimalism and varying anthropological studies, which weave with many visual strategies. He is currently basing his inquiry on the increasing dialogue between innovation and the art object. For example, National Geographic and its progression through contemporary culture and the effect this has had on its innovation as a commercial brand. The livid green of laundry detergent, the sensual efficiency of a chrome Airwick - this is the palette Hill accentuates for his considered, and thoroughly engaging works.



Education

MA Fine Art Sculpture, Royal College of A...

MA Sculpture
Royal College of Art
London


BA Sculpture
Wimbledon College of Art
London

2013 Addendum (On The Shortness Of Life), Gallerie AVU, Prague

2013 Tomorrow, The Gallery In Redchurch Street, London.

2013 Notes To Self, Dyson Building, Royal College of Art, London, UK

2013 Work In Progress Show, Royal College of Art, London, UK

2012 Confined, NEST, The Hague, Holland, curated by SummariaLunn Gallery

2012 Rote Learning, Two Queens, Leicester, curated by CUSP

2012 Tryouts, Down Stairs, Great Brampton House, Herefordshire, curated by Murray O’Grady and Russell Hill

2012 Likable, Supercollider Contemporary Art Projects, Blackpool, curated by Murray O’Grady and Matilda Moors

2011 Expansive Mood, Mansion House - Open House, London, curated by DR Paul
Ryan

2011 Connection Point London, Bermondsey Project Space, London, curated by
Edward Lucie Smith

2011 Catlin Art Prize 2011, The Tramshed, London, curated by Justin Hammond

2011 Select Contemporary Art Fair, Business Design Centre, London

2011 Versailles, Redchurch Street Gallery, London, curated by Matilda Moores and
Lucia Quevedo

2010 Anticipation, Selfridges Oxford Street, London, curated by Kay Saatchi,
Catriona Warren and Robert Dingle

2010 Wimbledon Degree Show, Wimbledon College of Art, ...