Most of us are captivated by all things that are new, but Russell is drawn to those items that most of us have long discarded. He sees their beauty, their use, and their potential. Through his photographic techniques, these objects are taken to a new dimension where life is rediscovered.

Russell's work begins with finding interesting, old, and used objects. Each of these objects comes with the imprint of the user, who has left it scratched, marked, and weathered. He deliberately heightens and highlights these flaws and characteristics, edging towards the hyper-real. His work is not difficult to understand. Yes, it may be contrived, but it also leaves you with the sense that it is genuine and authentic in its interpretation. His images provoke powerful memories and are easily recognisable in their familiarity.

Russell has always had a love of things and how they work, often found dismantling toys as a young boy. Throughout secondary and tertiary studies, he was able to combine his artistic and technical abilities. With a background in design and manufacturing, Russell has a real sensibility when it comes to how people use and relate to objects. With an instinct for point of view and natural composition, he leaves the viewer with a distinct impression of the life that the object once lived. He brings life and atmosphere to what is otherwise considered lifeless. He has successfully developed a unique style, working meticulously to produce strong, three-dimensional and textural characteristics that can only be truly appreciated when seen in print.