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AUGUST | PAGE 33 | 2015 The airy living room with mid-century furniture culled from auctions, yard sales and antiquing. Above the mantel, a Hunt Slonem canvas from Gremillion & Co. has pride of place. The folk-art weathervane was a birthday gift to Bob from his brother-in-law, Tim Sturm. The large wooden envelope by Gremillion-represented sculptor Christian Renonciat adds humor. Shelves from IKEA hold the couple's prized and ever-expanding mineral collection. Far left: Bob Russell contemplates his next step after a banner year, which began in January with his exhibition at Colquitt denizen D.M. Allison Gallery. The Texas primitive table, from a Montrose source, is paired with mid- century chairs — another example of his spouse's sleuthing abilities. "Judy finds incredible pieces," he says of his wife's savvy eye and ability to land intriguing home decor treasures. Behind Russell is his Advance of the Arc Islands, 2011, which was exhibited in his 2013 Jung Center show. Left: Judy Russell relaxes in the breakfast room at a sturdy antique oak pedestal table, from her family's home in Bellaire. Alvar Aalto dining chairs are a lucky find. Vase by a small-batch Dutch designer. From top, a work by Ernesto Leon (a gift from Anne Adams, former next-door neighbor and retired Menil registrar), Amber Eagle's study for Our Lady of Transportation and a Mary Jenewein creation.