DANCING FOR ALL LIFE, PHOTOGRAPH BY GAIL RUSSELL
True grace GAIL RUSSELL CAPTURES THE LIGHT, LIFE AND SPIRIT OF THE SOUTHWEST by Dena Miller
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true grace is innate,
and when you come across someone in whom its authenticity shines, you immediately recognize it. Such is the case when you first meet Gail Russell, whose gentle eyes and welcoming smile greet you at the door of her studio filled with a life’s work of inspiration and enlightenment. Known for her evocative photographic art, Russell has spent decades capturing “images of light, life and the spirit of the Southwest.” Her award-winning imagery is never static; instead,
it is meant,” she said, “to create questions and ideas, like any visual art should, and continually provide a fresh glimpse into the world.” “Over the years, my artwork has been a connecting energy in communicating things that are important to me,” explained Russell. “I’m grateful for those who have resonated with my work and those I’ve met along the way who have inspired me.” Much of that inspiration has come from her long and intimate association with Native American elders who embody, to her, the interrelation of spirit and nature.
