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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Contemporary
Seedhead (Medium) by Ruth Moilliet
£4,000 inc VATSeedhead (Medium) by Ruth Moilliet, Stainless steel
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Contemporary
Seedhead (Large) by Ruth Moilliet
Original price was: £6,000.£4,500Current price is: £4,500. inc VATSeedhead by Ruth Moilliet, Stainless steel
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Animals and Birds
Sun Canopy II by Ruth Moilliet
£30,000 inc VATSun 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
Red Carnation by Ruth Moilliet
£3,600 inc VATRuth Moilliet, Red Carnation, Steel, Toughened Glass and Carnation Petals
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Abstract
Eryngium by Ruth Moilliet
£3,600 inc VATRuth Moilliet, Eryngium, Steel, Toughened Glass and Eryngium Petals
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Contemporary
Blue Hydrangea by Ruth Moilliet
£3,600 inc VATRuth Moilliet, Blue Hydrangea (reverse), Steel, Toughened Glass and Hydrangea Petals