Dominique Russell

Artist, documentarian, and collector. 

Born in 1991 in Essex, I live and work in London.

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My practice explores the overlooked and often fleeting world of ephemeral objects, DIY culture, kitsch, and “tat”; items frequently dismissed as trivial or unimportant.

 

As a collector-artist, I recontextualise these objects through photography, sculpture, and oral history, revealing how they reflect the societal values, trends, and personal narratives that shape our world. 

 

In my role as a heritage photographer (British Library, London Museum, The London Archives), I specialise in creating digital surrogates – highly accurate reproductions of physical objects – and seamlessly integrate the same techniques into my creative process in an ongoing exploration of meticulous reproduction.

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Through my analysis of objects, I delve into themes of myth, falsity, and fabrication, examining how we are guided to perceive historical events by their reproduced forms. In doing so, I aim to uncover a hidden yet authentic layer of truth while also reflecting on the nature of history itself. My work endeavours to challenge conventional notions of what is worthy of historical memory, turning disposable items into meaningful pieces of our collective past.

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dominiquerussellprojects@gmail.com

Instagram: @dominiquerussellprojects

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Employment

British Library

Studio Oscar Murillo

The London Archives (formerlyLondon Metropolitan Archives)

London Museum (formerly Museum of London)

Science Museum

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Education

2014-2015  MA Museum Studies, Distinction, University College London 

​​2010-2013  BA (Hons) Fine Art, First Class, Chelsea College of Art & Design 

2009-2010  Foundation Diploma, Chelsea College of Art & Design​​​