Adam Russell’s Totems of Island City to Exhibit at Jag Gallery

Jag Gallery is honored to be showing the latest paintings by Adam Russell with a body of work entitled: Totems of Island City.  For Adam, Totems of Island City is made up of different characters, mostly wildlife that have influenced his life here on the island.  From an Iguana whom he names, “The Thief” to a crow, he calls, “The Joker,” these skillful executed paintings reflect the colors and lightheartedness of the island of Key West, that he and his wife, Kelly Lever have lived since 2009.

Adam and Kelly have become a strong cornerstone in Key West’s art scene with their gallery, Key West Pottery.  The two have built a large online presence as well as a beautiful brick and mortar gallery on the corner of Duval and Catherine Streets attracting art collectors worldwide.  “I knew Adam was also a classically trained painter, so I thought I would throw it out there to see if he ever would be interested in creating a solo exhibition for Jag of his paintings,” says Letty Nowak, Jag Gallery owner.  “When he said yes- Russell went full steam ahead working towards this show with several works on canvas and works on paper.  It is exciting to see these paintings come to life as they are finished,” Nowak adds.  “They really do capture the spirit of the island.”

Totems of Island City opens at Jag Gallery on Thursday, February 11th.  The gallery will host extended hours for the opening day from 11 am – 8 pm.  The exhibit will also be available online at www.jaggallery.art

For more information, please call 305-407-6202 or email [email protected]