The art of Russell Aharonian

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Russ Aharonian, Artist

Russell Aharonian is a descendant of Armenian merchants and nomads on horseback, and Canadian farmers.

Russell's artwork is at Barn Gallery, Ogunquit all summer 2024.

Russell is honored to be profiled in the chapter “The Artist” in Chef James Haller’s new book
At the End of Ceres Street: a chef’s salute to Portsmouth, NH.
Haller writes:

“I grew to love and respect Russ’ devotion to the divinity of Eros. I came to admire his ability to be a friend to people, no matter what their inclinations. Over the years, I have seen dozens of his sculptures and paintings, each one creating something to contemplate, allowing you to make your own decisions about their meaning. Russ’ paintings are filled with enchantment, mystic colors and sensual motion that makes me think of wandering Asia Minor and drinking strong sweet coffee with somebody beautiful.” ~ James Haller, At the End of Ceres Street: a chef’s salute to Portsmouth, NH Great Life Press, Rye NH 2021, edited by John Byrne.

Amazon.com: Customer reviews: At the End of Ceres Street: A Chef's Salute to Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Russ was featured in an article entitled "Muse of the Whimsical"
in May/June 2013 Yerevan Magazine

Watch Russ's video as he talks about his art:
Click here

Russ married Merrill Black on April 26, 2014.

Russ's new sculptural assemblage "Enduring Journey' on Sculptures page

Russ was featured in an article by Jeanné McCartin in the Portsmouth Herald. Read about it here.

Russ's paintings "The Pie Party" and "Goddess and the Joker" are in the movie "Being Flynn" authored by Nick Flynn and starring Robert DeNiro and Julianne Moore.

Russ's work is on exhibit at The Barn Gallery and the Ogunquit Art Gallery in Ogunquit, ME.

Here's a view of the past show from Doo Salon here.
Here's a review of the show in the Portsmouth Herald's Spotlight written by Ann Bryant

Watch Russ's video from Crazy and Wonderful: Click here
Watch Russ's video on his show at Ogunquit Art Association: Click here	Watch Russ's video as he talks about his art: Click here	Russ's working in his studio in 1970 in the Button Factory and his exhibit at the Art Institute of Boston: Click here

Read about Russ's last show in May 2007, visit Portsmouth Herald Spotlight.

Russell Aharonian's art is a form inspired over a 50-year period -- originally by the masters Bosch, Breughel and Van Eyck, as were other surrealists -- and by the brilliant language of the abstract-expressionists -- but mostly by life itself: the passions, the sensations, the mysteries, and the humor of the human condition.

Russ works with the spontaneity of digital graphics, the sensuality of oil and acrylic painting and the simplicity of sculpture... and weaves his colorful imprint into biomorphic expressions. Russ is available for abstract family and individual portraits. He also creates artwork for motorcycles and helmets.