The work of Russell Wrankle
Strong work is often described as ‘finished’, ‘cohesive’, ‘inspired’, and having ‘clear voice’. Two words you might not hear as often, but are equally as important, are ‘self-questioning’ and ‘unresolved’. A palpable level of interest from the maker, and not only the audience, is part of what defines good work. Commercial/critical success with certain forms or ideas can, if one is not vigilant, lead the artist to unknowingly make reproductions of their own work. The result is that over time the duende1 quietly slips out the back door of the studio.
Recently I viewed new works by Russell Wrankle, studio
