ABOUT RU
Capturing the extreme moods of natural and wild landscapes, Ru uses vibrant colour to capture a sense of light and energy. Trips to the Scottish Highlands, especially the Isle of Skye and the Isle of Raasay feed her work, with the Crofts and Bothies that sit in the landscape so comfortably, often in isolation, always looking out over an incredible view. Ru experiments with materials like acrylic, acrylic ink and loads of water, layering colours and textures to see how far she can push each medium. Through her work, Ru communicates the emotion, wildness and dynamism of these beautiful landscapes that she finds so captivating.
Ru lives on the edge of the Cotswolds with her family and their dog.
Residencies/Awards/Prizes:
2023 Became a member of ‘United Art Space’
2022: ‘Highly Commended Award’ for 'The Green Door' given by The Secret Gallery, Newent
1994 - 1996: Member of Spike Island Art Studios - Bristol
Exhibitions:
2023: Solo Exhibition in the Secret Gallery, Newent
Finalist in the Broadway Arts Festival
6 Paintings Taken By Inchgowan Fine Art, Gairloch
2022: Paintings Exhibited at The Secret Gallery - Newent
2020 - 2021: Paintings Exhibited at North street Community Gallery, Bristol
2016: Large Scale Community Murals /Commission Work
2006 - 2016: Commission Based Work
2005: Solo Painting Exhibition at St Michael's Church, Bath
2001: Paintings Exhibited at Corn Street Gallery, Bristol
2000: Paintings Exhibited at Bude Gallery
1999: A set of paintings sold to St Michael's Hotel, Falmouth
1995: Spike Island Open Studios Exhibition
1992 : Collaborative Sculpture Exhibition, Cowbridge Gallery
Education:
1997 - 1998: PGCE Art Secondary Teaching Certificate 1991 - 1994: BA (Hons) Fine Art, Cardiff University 1990 - 1991: Foundation Art Course, Bath Art College