Moilliet Ruth
BORN:
1971
EDUCATION:
Studied a Foundation in Art and Design at Manchester Metropolitan University, and continued onto a BA Honours course in Fine Art (Sculpture) and then a Masters degree in Art as Environment.
CAREER:
Originally Ruth started with real flowers layered between the glass, her more recent work is done with etching and images.
AWARDS:
She has won numerous awards, including the AHRB Postgraduate Professional and Vocational Award to study her MA, the North West Arts Board, Setting Up Scheme Award and Placement in 2001-2003 and Best Bespoke Accessory for ‘Allium’ in the Design and Decoration Awards 2004. She exhibits at numerous prestigious solo and group exhibitions throughout the UK and has completed commissions for Kew Gardens, The Oasis of the Seas cruise ship, and many luxury hotels, public gardens and commercial developments. Moilliet produces highly finished metal and glass sculptures inspired by the plant kingdom. In her work she aims to draw the viewer’s attention to both the overall spectacle and individual beauty of a flower.
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Metal, glass and acrylic
SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Nature, British wild Flower and wildlife. Her work is inspired by her close study of a particular species and the beautiful, intricate forms she discovers. The finished pieces and the materials used explore the apparent fragility of an individual plant contrasted with its ability to sustain existence through ongoing lifecycles.
EXHIBITIONS:
Ruth’s artworks are limited editions, she has created numerous commissions and her work features in corporate, institutional and private collections both internationally and across the UK.
Ruth Moilliet sculpture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Aluminium £8,400 inc VATLarge Stainless Steel Flower Sculpture – Bud by Ruth Moilliet
Bud – Large by Ruth Moilliet, Stainless steel and anodized aluminum
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Aluminium £6,000 inc VATLarge Metal Colourful Floral Sculpture – Bud – Red and Gold by Ruth Moilliet
Bud – red and gold by Ruth Moilliet, Stainless steel and anodised aluminium
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Aluminium £6,000 inc VATLarge Metal Colourful Floral Sculpture – Bud – Exotic Flowers by Ruth Moilliet
Bud – exotic flowers by Ruth Moilliet, Stainless steel and anodised aluminium
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Abstract £4,000 inc VATLarge Steel Abstract Nature Sculpture – Seedhead (Medium) by Ruth Moilliet (Edition of 15)
Seedhead (Medium) by Ruth Moilliet, Stainless steel
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Abstract £6,000 inc VAT
Large Steel Abstract Nature Sculpture – Seedhead (Large) by Ruth Moilliet (Edition of 15)
Seedhead by Ruth Moilliet, Stainless steel
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Aluminium £30,000 inc VATMonumental Metal Colourful Floral Sculpture – Sun Canopy II by Ruth Moilliet (Unique)
Sun Canopy II by Ruth Moilliet, Unique
Unique stainless steel and anodized aluminium sculpture of a giant umbrella constructed with coloured flowers.
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Contemporary £3,600 inc VATTabletop Mixed Media Floral Sculpture – Red Carnation by Ruth Moilliet
Ruth Moilliet, Red Carnation, Steel, Toughened Glass and Carnation Petals
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Aluminium £31,200 inc VATLarge Mixed Metal Colourful Floral Sculpture – Pollination of Bees and Butterflies by Ruth Moilliet (Edition of 5)
Ruth Moilliet, Pollination bees and butterflies, Stainless Steel and Anodised Aluminium
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Abstract £4,320 inc VATLarge Steel Wall Mounted Floral Sculpture – Passiflora by Ruth Moilliet
Passiflora by Ruth Moilliet Stainless Steel
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Abstract £3,600 inc VATTabeltop Mixed Media Floral Sculpture – Eryngium by Ruth Moilliet
Ruth Moilliet, Eryngium, Steel, Toughened Glass and Eryngium Petals
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Contemporary £3,600 inc VATTabeltop Mixed Media Floral Sculpture – Blue Hydrangea by Ruth Moilliet
Ruth Moilliet, Blue Hydrangea (reverse), Steel, Toughened Glass and Hydrangea Petals