Peyton Scott Russell Retrospective

This exhibition examines how graffiti art has been a genre that followed Peyton and eventually became the one craft that transcended all other mediums, earning Peyton national and international recognition. This body of work will show the various media, concepts, and ideas Peyton has worked through and continues to examine with the aesthetics of Graffiti Art being at the helm of his creations. 

Opening Reception February 2nd 6:30-8PM
Join us for the opening reception on February 2 in the Ford Family Gallery
Artist talk at 7:00 PM
Register

Gallery Tours with Sieng Lee
Take a stroll through the Ford Family Gallery with Artist-in-Residence, Sieng Lee. Listen and participate in a conversation about the art and career of Peyton Scott Russell. Chairs will be available.
Register for  Feb 7th 11AM-Noon
Register for Feb 8th, 5PM-6PM

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Peyton Scott Russell (Peyton) started creating as a toddler and has exhibited work professionally since 1990. This retrospective exhibition highlights 40 years, featuring work from Peyton’s high school years to the present. Being a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1991), Peyton has exhibited work from drawings, paintings, screen prints, collage, sculpture, mix-media, installations, murals, and Graffiti-related crafts.

The aesthetics of Graffiti Art is a medium and genre that would continue to resurface through the years in Peyton’s work. However, graffiti as an art has not been respected by institutions as serious fine art until recently.

This exhibition examines how Graffiti Art has been a genre that followed Peyton and eventually became the one craft that transcended all other media, earning Peyton national and international recognition. This body of work will show the various media, concepts, and ideas Peyton has worked through and continues to examine with the aesthetics of Graffiti Art being at the helm of his creations.

Photo by Greg Thompson