Draft:Susan (Anne) Russell
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Susan (Anne) Russell (born December 18, 1963) is an American artist[1], author, performer, musician, and educator. She is known for her book Exposing Yourself to The Performing Arts (2013)[2][3] and her long-running television show "Expose’ "(2000-2012).[4] Russell’s show aired on independent stations, Urban American Television, and Lick Networks. Her role was as a television hostess, interviewer, producer, and entertainer. During her career, she has interviewed numerous iconic rock stars, including Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, Zakk Wylde, Tony Iommi, REO Speedwagon, Vanilla Ice, Megadeth, and Korn. [4]
Early life and education
[edit]Russell grew up in New York City with her single mother. Her maternal grandparents were from Odessa, Russia, and Galicia, and her paternal grandparents from Warsaw, Poland. She began her artistic training at an early age, studying violin at the Henry Street Settlement and performing at Carnegie Hall through the Suzuki youth program. Russell initially attended Bennington College, studying under Pat Adams, before transferring to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) to concentrate on Performance Art. She later completed a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Arts at Columbia College, with a focus on superheroism and femininity.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Russell's career includes visual arts, music, performance, and television. As a visual artist, her paintings have been showcased internationally, with notable representation from the Mecenavie Gallery in France. Her work has been featured in prominent art fairs such as Miami Red Dot and Spectrum Miami.[4][5]
Russell gained recognition as the hostess and producer of the internationally aired television show Expose’.[6] During her tenure on the show, she interviewed notable rock stars including Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society, and REO Speedwagon, demonstrating her skills as an interviewer and entertainer.[4]
In academia, Russell has taught courses in Art History, Performing Arts, Women in the Arts, and Film. Her teaching integrates her personal experiences with academic insight, reflecting her broad expertise and passion for the arts.[citation needed] Russell is known for her interdisciplinary approach, effectively bridging the visual and performing arts. She has publicly acknowledged Madonna as a significant influence on her career, particularly in shaping her approach to performance.[citation needed]
Notable works
[edit]Books
[edit]● Exposing Yourself to The Performing Arts (2013) [3]
Artwork Featured in Books
[edit]● Living Artists of Today: Contemporary International Art and Beyond Studio (2014)[1][2]
Filmography
[edit]● Back Against the Wall (2000) directed by James Fotopolous[7]
Personal life
[edit]Russell has been married three times.[citation needed] Her first husband, Tony May, was a photographer and artist who introduced her to modeling and performing. Her second husband, Richard Russell, worked as a videographer and manager for her television show "Expose'." Her third husband, Dave Piersall, supported her during her rise to international recognition as a painter, including her representation at Miami Red Dot with Mecenavie Gallery. Russell has three children and two grandchildren.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Susan Anne Russell". Saatchi Art. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b "Susan Anne Russell Archives". Redwood Art Group. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b Russell, Susan Anne (2013). Exposing Yourself to the Performing Arts. BVT Publishing. ISBN 978-1-61882-763-0.
- ^ a b c d "Chicago artist - Susan Anne Russell at Miami Art Week 2023". Daily Herald. 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b "The Other Art Fair returns to the Loop". Windy City Times. 2022-04-25. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Living Artists of Today. vol 2 by Art & Beyond Studio, Inc". Issuu. 2014-03-16. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Amber Gifts Limited - Company Profile - Endole". open.endole.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
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