UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery Announces Fall 2025 Exhibition
SOFT FOCUS: Work By Nathaniel Russell
Kenosha, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition featuring the works of Nathaniel Russell. The exhibition will run from Sept. 10 to Nov. 4, showcasing a deeply personal collection of work from the last five years that explores themes of transcendence, our inner worlds, and our place and purpose on earth.
SOFT FOCUS presents Russell's multidisciplinary approach through paintings, prints, and sculptures that demonstrate his mastery of drawing, printmaking, and design. The exhibition reveals Russell's fascination with the power of drawing to capture the energy and spirit of a person, creating what he describes as "a direct line to the soul and what it means to be human."
Through various mediums, Russell explores the full spectrum of human emotions—loss, joy, grief, and the wondrous yet sometimes terrifying nature of being alive. His work pushes the boundaries between drawing, printmaking, painting, and sculpture, creating moments of endless discovery that invite viewers into reflection and connection.
Artist Talk & Reception
Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with Russell at the Reception on Sept. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Foundation Gallery, followed by an Artist Talk the next day, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. in Bedford Hall at the RITA.
About Nathaniel Russell
Nathaniel Russell is a multi-disciplinary artist and musician living in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born and raised in Indiana, Russell spent several years in the San Francisco Bay Area creating posters, record covers, and woodcuts before returning to his home city.
Russell makes diverse works including prints, music, drawings, paintings, murals, sculptures, set designs, posters, books, and commercial illustrations. His work is regularly shown around the world in both traditional galleries and informal spaces, usually surrounded by an expanding community of friends, collaborators, and like-minded artists. He frequently returns to his second home of California to work on collaborative projects ranging from murals to print workshops and backyard musical performances. For more information, visit nathanielrussell.com.
The UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://www.uwp.edu/therita/artgalleries.cfm or contact the Foundation Gallery at matthes@uwp.edu.
Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region’s higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. Located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, UW-Parkside offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.
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