These hand-built vessels push the boundaries of traditional ceramic design, with their sprawling, dynamic shapes offering a fresh perspective on function and form. By focusing on vessels that expand outward, Russell creates a visual experience that invites the viewer to engage with the piece in a whole new way—much like viewing the contours of a landscape from an aerial perspective.

Every Landscape Vessel is a unique reflection of Russell’s deep connection to the material, his architectural influences, and his ongoing commitment to balance, symmetry, and texture. From his meticulous application of colored glazes and underglazes to his innovative use of tactile surfaces, each piece invites both visual and physical interaction.

These vessels are more than just functional—they’re an exploration of space, structure, and the beauty found in the natural world. They embody the spirit of innovation and creative risk that defines Russell’s entire body of work.

Conclusively the agony and joy in his ceramic practice comes from what is left to chance. Best laid plans are at the mercy of the kiln, making each work a risky venture and each success a treasurable object.

Russell has been the subject of solo shows at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse NY, and the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art in Sedalie WI. His work has also been exhibited widely in group exhibitions, including at The Bernardaud Foundation in Limoges, France, the Royal West Academy in Bristol, England, the Paul Robeson Gallery at Rutgers University, and WaveHill, the prestigious public gardens in The Bronx, New York. Among numerous private collections his work is also in the collection of Longhouse Reserve: The Jack Lenor Larsen Estate. Notable commissions include a large-scale ceramic wall mural for NYU Langone Hospital, as well as a commission by New York City’s Metro Transit Authority of two sets of cast bronze gates and sculpted finials for the fences that surround the Ninth Avenue subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.