Nancy Mona Russell
2025
Nancy Mona Russell completed her study in fine art painting in 1967. In the 58 years since, she has continued to focus on colorful abstract impressionistic work. She has experimented with scale. And her attention to painting has wavered. This, her first new series in over two decades, marks a new chapter.
The work considers and is the result of mindset, perception of time and the notion of life’s chapters. Thus it begs some big questions: Am I ramping up or have I arrived? Is this perceived and invented “between state”, or intermezzo, actually an amazing and important chapter unto itself? Russell created this new work in an act of returning to artistic rhythm: finding a groove, feeling confident and trusting. It’s true to her joyous tone, while experimenting and playing with composition and palette. Faro Contemporary presents Intermezzo Flow alongside a selection of Russell’s works from the last few years, offering a perspective on the artist’s evolving practice.