Dean Russo Art

About Pigeon: Pigeon is a Pitt mix about 4.5 years old. Three years ago, someone dumped him in our neighborhood. He wandered our neighborhood for about a week. I would see him as I drove through the neighborhood. I would try to get him to come to me and my car, but he wouldn’t. Finally one day, he was hanging out near my house. I sat in my driveway with my head down holding treats. After about 45 minutes, he trusted me enough to take the treat from my hand. It was love at first sight for our entire family. That night Pigeon slept in bed with us and he buried himself under the covers. I found out from a neighbor that someone in our neighborhood had called the humane officer to pick Pigeon up. The very next day after finding Pigeon, I took him to the vet to be neutered. While we were on our way to the vet, the humane officer drove past us in our neighborhood. Poor Pigeon could have been on his way to the animal shelter instead of our home; had he not come to me that day in the driveway. About a year and a half after finding Pigeon, he started regurgitating and could not keep down a meal. He lost an extreme amount of weight and my vet couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him. He was suffering and starving we were considering putting him down. A friend recommended that I try her vet. So I did. It was there that Pigeon was diagnosed with Canine megaesophagus and myasthenia gravis. We finally had a diagnosis. His prognosis was guarded but we had a game plan. We were to feed him small meals three to four times a day and hold him upright for 10-15 minutes after each feeding. I immediately got on the internet to research Canine Megaesophagus (ME). During my research I found Bailey Chairs 4 Dogs, they build special chairs for dogs with ME to eat and sit in after they finish their meal. We immediately ordered a chair for Pigeon and he has been thriving ever since! He’s a happy, playful and loveable Pittie!!! He just eats a little differently than most dogs. I’m happy to say that he has gained all of his weight back… and perhaps could even use a diet! He loves playing, running, chasing deer, giving kisses and sleeping under the covers.

Rabbithole Gallery Presents:

Dean Russo: Art & Animals

First solo exhibition in Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY

Art and animals; these two passions define Dean Russo. A Brooklyn based artist uses vibrant pop-art colors and bold abstract patterns to find personal connections with his subject matter. The urban landscapes of Brooklyn provided fundamental structure for inspiration for Dean - Painted walls peeling after years of neglect brought to life by murals and graffiti that reflect his art making process over the decade.  

Being misunderstood is one of the main topics of discourse in this body of work. Dean’s goal is to highlight joy and vibrancy, despite  the misconstrued public criticisms of his subjects.

Please come join us for the opening reception to meet the artist and also be introduced to Joann Amitrano, a Brooklyn based jewelry and mixed media artist, as they showcase their artistic venture through some of their collaborated pieces.

Brand New portraits by Dean Russo Art!

'Look Of Love' (top) http://bit.ly/1cB5on4

Dean Russo Art

A Brooklyn, New York based artist uses vibrant pop-art colors and bold abstract patterns to find personal connection with his subject matter. The urban landscapes of Brooklyn provided fundamental structure for inspiration for Dean - Painted walls peeling after years of neglect brought to life by murals and graffiti that reflect his art making process over the decade.  

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York as an Italian-American artist, he was vulnerable to predisposed judgments on his heritage and culture he grew up with during the 70's and 80's. This is the core connection he made with animals.  

In the midst of this process, Dean discovered another subject who lacked tonality - himself. It started as giving voice to those who cannot speak for themselves... Bully breeds, specifically pit bulls became the subject of his inspiration. But through this advocacy and passion for the unspoken, he found himself in the absence of representation. 

"When I was on death row scared & alone, a breeder didn't come to save me" Dean Russo Art

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As the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, we continuously take animals out of harm’s way—whether it’s rescuing them from other shelters where they would be destroyed; pulling them out of national emergency areas, saving them from the perils of puppy mills and so many other places where they would be abused or euthanized.

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