Robert Russell

Robert Russell is a Dublin-based artist and Master Printmaker, recognised as one of Ireland’s senior leading figures in contemporary printmaking. He began his formal training at the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology in 1979, specialising in sculpture while also exploring painting and print. His early achievements include winning the Taylor Art Competition Prize for Painting in 1980, as well as receiving both the Alfred Beit Award and the Norah McGuinness Award. He completed his studies in 1993.

Russell’s work spans multiple disciplines but is anchored in a deep commitment to the art of printmaking. His prints have been acquired by major institutions, including the National Gallery of Ireland, the Chester Beatty Library, and the British Library.

Since 2007, Russell has served as Studio Director and Master Printer at Graphic Studio Dublin, where he has mentored and collaborated with numerous artists. His technical knowledge encompasses a broad range of traditional and experimental printmaking techniques, including etching, screenprint, woodcut, linocut, mezzotint, carborundum, and photo intaglio. Through his work, he continues to expand the creative potential of the printed image.