Ruth Killoran
Ruth was born and lived her formative years in Liverpool, UK, attending Liverpool Art College for 2 years then completing a BA (Hons) in 3D design at Teeside University. She worked as a commercial interior designer in and around the London area before moving to New Zealand in 2006. Ruth is inspired to create from strong human emotions. She feels passionately that all species are connected on some levels and need each other not just to survive but to thrive. She loves the spontaneity of painting with watercolour, letting the flow of paint dictate the forms that generally emerge. Stone carving evolves in a similar manner, taking pleasure in creating flowing lines and shadows. She hopes to create an emotional connection with the viewer.
Ruth is gaining a reputation for producing intriguing, original work and exhibits regularly in New Zealand winning many awards here and overseas.
Awards
2009
Finalist (sculpture) COCA Anthony Harper Contemporary Art Award – Christchurch NZ
Finalist (sculpture) Aesthetica International Creative Works Competition UK
2010
Finalist (sculpture) Aesthetica International Creative Works Competition UK
2011
2nd Award (painting) 59th Annual Art Awards, South Canterbury Art Society, Timaru NZ
Commendation Award (painting) Ashburton Society of Arts NZ
1st Award (sculpture) 7th Annual West Melton Art Event NZ
2nd Award (painting) 7th Annual West Melton Art Event NZ
2012
Finalist (painting) Peter Doig Art Awards, Marlborough Art Society – Blenheim NZ
Merit Award (painting) 60th Annual Art Awards, South Canterbury Art Society – Timaru NZ
Darfield Art Award (sculpture) Darfield Art week, Malvern Community Arts Council – Darfield NZ
1st Award (painting) Water Colour NZ on-line competition – Wellington NZ
2013
Finalist (painting) Peter Doig Art Awards, Marlborough Art Society – Blenheim NZ
Finalist (painting) Clifton Art Prize – Auckland NZ
Merit Award (painting) Darfield Art week, Malvern Community Arts Council – Darfield NZ
2014
People’s Choice Award (sculpture) - 1st Bi-annual Ashburton Stone Symposium NZ
2015
Finalist (painting) Peter Doig Art Awards, Marlborough Art Society – Blenheim NZ
Merit award (painting) 'Hot Topics’ on-line Exhibition, Manhattan Arts International - New York USA
Award (painting) - 'New Beginnings' on-line Exhibition, Manhattan Arts International - New York USA
Winner (painting) - Rxhibition on-line Award - New York
2016
4th Award (sculpture) – LST (Light Space & Time) All Women on-line art Exhibition - USA
Ruth is gaining a reputation for producing intriguing, original work and exhibits regularly in New Zealand winning many awards here and overseas.
Awards
2009
Finalist (sculpture) COCA Anthony Harper Contemporary Art Award – Christchurch NZ
Finalist (sculpture) Aesthetica International Creative Works Competition UK
2010
Finalist (sculpture) Aesthetica International Creative Works Competition UK
2011
2nd Award (painting) 59th Annual Art Awards, South Canterbury Art Society, Timaru NZ
Commendation Award (painting) Ashburton Society of Arts NZ
1st Award (sculpture) 7th Annual West Melton Art Event NZ
2nd Award (painting) 7th Annual West Melton Art Event NZ
2012
Finalist (painting) Peter Doig Art Awards, Marlborough Art Society – Blenheim NZ
Merit Award (painting) 60th Annual Art Awards, South Canterbury Art Society – Timaru NZ
Darfield Art Award (sculpture) Darfield Art week, Malvern Community Arts Council – Darfield NZ
1st Award (painting) Water Colour NZ on-line competition – Wellington NZ
2013
Finalist (painting) Peter Doig Art Awards, Marlborough Art Society – Blenheim NZ
Finalist (painting) Clifton Art Prize – Auckland NZ
Merit Award (painting) Darfield Art week, Malvern Community Arts Council – Darfield NZ
2014
People’s Choice Award (sculpture) - 1st Bi-annual Ashburton Stone Symposium NZ
2015
Finalist (painting) Peter Doig Art Awards, Marlborough Art Society – Blenheim NZ
Merit award (painting) 'Hot Topics’ on-line Exhibition, Manhattan Arts International - New York USA
Award (painting) - 'New Beginnings' on-line Exhibition, Manhattan Arts International - New York USA
Winner (painting) - Rxhibition on-line Award - New York
2016
4th Award (sculpture) – LST (Light Space & Time) All Women on-line art Exhibition - USA
