Artist Statement

Reflecting on her childhood, Beth’s earliest memories were about how she could play with color, emphasizing the bold, brilliant hues that made her joyous in only the way a child can be. She intuited her lifelong passion would be the artistic life. Now as a mature artist, Beth welcomes the powerful transformation of the unknown as it eventually evolves into a finished work.

Russo revels in the individuality of each painting – myriad vibrant colors and textures leads the way, shaped by subtle nuances of marks. She roughs up the canvas with her brushes, tools and fingers, each contributing to her freedom of expression.

Beth is inspired by the works of sculptor Henry Moore and contemporary artists Liz Barber and Pamela Caughey.

Beth’s journey included photography, watercolor, and jewelry making. These artistic “chapters” have laid the groundwork for the vivid, compelling endeavors revealed in her recent work – acrylic and mixed media, abstract painting.

Curriculum Vitae

Education

American University, Washington, DC, 1975, BA Design

Associations

South Coast Artists Association

Dartmouth Cultural Center

Exhibitions

Gallerium.art, Life and Death Exhibition, International on-line exhibition, May 15 – July 15, 2023

LightSpaceTime.art, Abstracts Exhibition, International on-line exhibition, April 2023, Special Recognition

Shattuck Gallery, Westport, MA, Westport Watershed Alliance, Reflections, 2023

Imago Gallery, Warren, RI, The Big Show, 2023

Dartmouth Cultural Center, Dartmouth, MA, Five & 1, 2022

Shattuck Gallery, Westport, MA, South Coast Invitational, 2022

Imago Gallery, Warren, RI, The Big Show, People’s Choice, 2022

Dartmouth Cultural Center, Dartmouth, MA, Abstract Fridays, 2nd Place, 2021