My name is David Ruff, and i am a chicago based contemporary artist working in a variety of media. My current works are ink drawings of human anatomical pieces. these are my way of representing the parts that make up the whole of who i am, and give light to the connection of all humans through a base skeletal and anatomical evolution. i concentrate on the intersection of anatomical illustration and fine art with my pieces. They are usually rendered in only black and white, but sometimes can have pops of other colors. This by no means is the only work I am currently doing. I am also working on a new group of pieces created out of the remains of broken skateboards, that will hopefully be seen in mid 2023.
my artistic processes began as a child in South carolina, where i experimented with many different types of art. my work is characterized by a love of details, the architecture of objects and the geometry surrounding the subject. inspirations can come from real life or from a very fertile imagination. most recently, a change in my life has prompted me to take a look at the world from a different angle...which improves the view tremendously.
I studied both architecture and visual arts at clemson university but received my degree in business management. After many years in the business world, i have struck out on my own to pursue my artistic career. while studying visual arts, i developed a love for the art of printmaking and that has translated into many ideas from this medium into other types of artwork including photography, digital artwork and paintings. I still go back to my roots by doing screenprinting, woodcut and linoprints on occasion.
my work has been exhibited at small shows and cultural events throughout the Chicago area and Charlotte, NC. I am currently selling works through Transistor in Chicago, Illinois and an online venue of artcartnoda in Charlotte, north carolina.
I am also available for commissions. email directly at ruffcreator@gmail.com for more information.
check out my instagram for my most recent pieces and news about upcoming shows.
Personal Information:
David Ruff (b. 1969)
Chicago, Illinois, 60640
(224)422-8605
ruffcreator@gmail.com
http://www.ruffmade.com
Education:
Clemson University, studies in Architecture and Visual Arts, Nd
National Louis University, Bachelors of Management Science, 2015
Solo Exhibits:
2017 - LOOK UP, Martini Room,Elgin, IL
2016 – lines, lines, lines, martini room, elgin, il
2013 – Silhouettes and Lumberjacks, Martini Room, Elgin, IL
2012 – observation to result, martini room, elgin, il
Group Shows:
2020 - Group member Show, CAVA (Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists), Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL
2019 - Group Member Show, CAVA (Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists), Bridgeport Arts Center, Chicago, IL (honorable mention for show)
2018 - Group Show, Ars Memoria, Chicago, IL
2018 - group Show (A LACK OF COLOR), Beans Gallery, Chicago, IL (curator)
2018 - Group Show (impact:inspire), peace of art gallery, bloomingdale, il (curator)
2016 - group show, sidestreet gallery (elgin fringe fest), elgin, il
2013 – Group Show (approaching 40), ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2013 - Group Show (Art for All Elgin), Hemmens Auditorium, Elgin, IL
Media:
2018 - voyage chicago - Click for Article