J.K. RUSS [BLUE] - DESERT CITY BIRD LIFE

Mixed media artist JK Russ and designer Mina Kahn collaborate to produce ‘Desert City Bird Life’ featuring blue-feathered siren Jesalyn Lethal. From the neon heart of downtown Las Vegas, the viewer is escorted on a journey beyond the city fringe where suburban streets dissolve into desert wilderness.

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J.K. Russ was born in New Zealand and graduated from Manukau School of Visual Arts in Auckland with a BVA (photography) in 2001. Her early work investigated female sexuality and performance, combining photography with moving image. In August 2010, Russ relocated to Las Vegas, USA and discovered a strong performance culture with a focus on neo-burlesque.  Burlesque elements have featured in her recent collage work, along with desert creatures, birds and rock formations.
   In 2012, Russ’ work was featured on the Las Vegas episode of The Ethical Hedonist, produced for the Travel Channel UK, her work was included in ‘Anti-War Anti-Orgasm’ at Light & Space Contemporary in the Philippines and she exhibited collage works in a solo show ‘The Desert of Earthly Delights’ at Sin City Gallery in Las Vegas.

http://www.jkruss.com

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