Low of Attraction

Lina Russo, “Low of Attraction” (2021) Oil on canvas painting created Valentine’s Day (February 14th) 2021 by the Italian-born, NYC-based contemporary artist. The piece measures 24 x 24 inches and is on a heavy stretch frame with the artist’s signature, title, and date on the verso. The work of art is from Russo’s "Love” collection, a body of work that has helped her find a way to heal her own broken heart and access light where there had only been darkness. A poem from the artist’s website reads:

“in the blue of peoples and worlds
dreamer of beauty and candor,
there I placed my loves and hopes.

now they vibrate together,
unison flapping of wings,
undeterred palpitations of colors.

smokes and gurgles my stomach,
of lava my blood,
burns the heart now as never before.

stay here and fly with me”

Lina Russo was born in Italy and is now based in New York. She is renowned for her diverse creative skills, including as an oil painter, sculptor, photographer, and mixed-media works. In her own words, “…I communicate my personal history across time and place through my art. My pieces are varied and complex, can be interpreted in endless ways, and are inspired by the deepest parts of my soul, which can only be expressed through my craft.”