Airwicks (SOLD) Sculpture

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 Art 2012 - 2014 B.A. (Hons) Fine Art, Wimbledon College of Art 2007 - 2010 Group Exhibitions 2012 - Rote Learning, Two Queens, CUSP, Leicester 2012 - Tryouts, Down Stairs, Great Brampton House, Herefordshire 2012 - Likeable, Supercollider Contemporary Art Projects, Blackpool 2011 - Expansive Mood, Mansion House - Open House, London 2011 - Connection Point London, Bermondsey Project Space, London 2011 - Bow Arts Open, SE1 Studios, London 2011 - Catlin Art Prize, The Tramshed, London 2011 - Select Contemporary Art Fair, Business Design Centre, London 2011 - Versailles, Redchurch Street Gallery, London 2010 - Anticipation, Selfridges, curated by Kay Saatchi, London 2010 - Wimbledon Degree Show, Wimbledon College of Art, London 2010 - Inside The Box, Troubadour Gallery, London 2010 - Take a Line for a Walk, WCA, Curated by Soraya Rodriguez, London 2010 - Photokina: World of Imaging, Cologne, Germany 2010 - Whole Milk, Wimbledon College of Art, London 2010 - W.A.V.