Russell was born and educated in Jersey and returned to the Island in 1996.
He was introduced to art by his father, the late Peter Layton, who was an established artist and teacher.
The many other artists who influence Russell's work range from the 19th century Japanese print maker, Hiroshige, through Maurice Noble and other animators of the 1950s and 60s to contemporary artists such as Julian Opie.
Russell's work is held in private collections in London, New York, Sydney, Dubai, France and Grouville. His work is also held in the Jersey Heritage Art Collection.
Exhibitions:
'Big in Japan' - group exhibition at Private & Public gallery, 16 May - 13 June 2025.
'Fridge Raid' - group exhibition at Private & Public gallery, 9 – 16 November 2024.
'Mixtape' - group exhibition at Private & Public gallery, 24 March - 18 May 2023.
'I Heart Jersey' - solo exhibition at Private & Public gallery, 29 April - 27 May 2022.
'How we live now | Comme jé vivons achteu' - solo exhibition at the Jersey Arts Centre, 10 - 21 November 2020.
'Fantasy Island: promoting an Imaginary Jersey' - solo exhibition at the Jersey Arts Centre, November 2015.
'New Works' - solo exhibition at the Jersey Arts Centre, June 2010.
Group exhibition for The National Trust's Jersey Coastline campaign, November 2008.
Solo exhibition at The Gallery, Guernsey, May 2008.
'Animated Island' - solo exhibition at the Jersey Arts Centre, February 2007.
He was introduced to art by his father, the late Peter Layton, who was an established artist and teacher.
The many other artists who influence Russell's work range from the 19th century Japanese print maker, Hiroshige, through Maurice Noble and other animators of the 1950s and 60s to contemporary artists such as Julian Opie.
Russell's work is held in private collections in London, New York, Sydney, Dubai, France and Grouville. His work is also held in the Jersey Heritage Art Collection.
Exhibitions:
'Big in Japan' - group exhibition at Private & Public gallery, 16 May - 13 June 2025.
'Fridge Raid' - group exhibition at Private & Public gallery, 9 – 16 November 2024.
'Mixtape' - group exhibition at Private & Public gallery, 24 March - 18 May 2023.
'I Heart Jersey' - solo exhibition at Private & Public gallery, 29 April - 27 May 2022.
'How we live now | Comme jé vivons achteu' - solo exhibition at the Jersey Arts Centre, 10 - 21 November 2020.
'Fantasy Island: promoting an Imaginary Jersey' - solo exhibition at the Jersey Arts Centre, November 2015.
'New Works' - solo exhibition at the Jersey Arts Centre, June 2010.
Group exhibition for The National Trust's Jersey Coastline campaign, November 2008.
Solo exhibition at The Gallery, Guernsey, May 2008.
'Animated Island' - solo exhibition at the Jersey Arts Centre, February 2007.
