Past
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Meet the Artists : PLAY
17 Sep 2024 PLAY : In Partnership with London Design Festival and part of Shoreditch Design Design We welcome you to meet some of our artists particpating in PLAY Carla Wright, Vic Wright,... Read more -
COMMUNION
Kerry Lemon 7 Sep 2024 Kerry Lemon's work, particularly through her alter-ego MRS ROE, explores themes of femininity, autonomy, and the societal implications surrounding female sexuality and reproduction. Through her art, Lemon critiques patriarchal structures and reclaims indigenous plant knowledge, envisioning a future that embraces resilience and interconnectedness with the natural world. Her ongoing MRS ROE project serves as a platform to address historical and cultural narratives, inviting audiences to engage with challenging themes related to women's rights and environmental awareness. Read more -
An Evening of Vice and Virtue
Jug Recital by Claudia Clare, Music by Ensemble Tramontana 22 Jun 2024 Unveil the enchanted Evening of Vice and Virtue, part of the exhibition Vice and Virtue is the jug recital by artist and poet Claudia Clare, and music from Ensemble Tramontana,... Read more
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Connecting Clay, People, and Place
Katie Spragg 13 Jun 2024 Porcelain, with its ethereal beauty, has long captivated artisans and collectors, embodying both fragility and resilience. Delving into the mystical influence of the moon on Earth's botanical life, Katie Spragg's work blurs the line between scientific observation and imaginative interpretation, inviting viewers into a surreal world of enchantment and wonder. Porcelain Dreams is an exhibition showcasing the exquisite works of five distinguished artists – Katie Spragg, Erum Aamir, Ana Bridgewater, Lauren Nauman, Isobel Egan and Anne Butler. Each artist brings their unique vision and expertise to the world of porcelain art. Read more -
Whisper Your Loud Roots
Kerry Lemon 8 Jun 2024 Historically, Tansy plants have been revered for their medicinal properties, particularly in the realm of women's health, evoking notions of care, healing, and the nurturing role of women. The robust nature of Tansy plants symbolizes strength and endurance, contrasting with the delicate sweetness of icing sugar. This juxtaposition underscores the complex balance between the outward gentleness associated with femininity and the inner strength required to uphold it. The use of white icing sugar adds further depth, representing both the sweetness traditionally linked to femininity and the societal pressures to suppress desires. Painting on the body serves as a powerful act of personal and cultural expression, transforming the skin into a canvas where layers of meaning are meticulously applied. This act of inscription becomes particularly poignant when viewed in the context of Ruup & Form's exhibition "Porcelain Dreams," where the smooth, white surface of icing sugar evokes the delicate beauty of porcelain. This parallel between sugar and porcelain highlights the constructed ideals of femininity, often associated with purity and social status. Through Lemon's performance, the act of painting Tansy plants with sugary paste serves as a metaphor for the intricate and sometimes fragile beauty imposed by societal standards. It challenges viewers to reflect on the transient nature of beauty and the enduring strength required to navigate societal norms. Join us for this thought-provoking experience during our exhibition and delve into the profound exploration of femininity and resilience. Read more -
Meet The Artist - Brunch
16 May 2024 Ruup & Form is delighted to invite you to a Brunch reception and Meet the artists event for Porcelain Dreams during the London Craft Week. Katie Spragg and Ana Bridgewater... Read more
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Inspired. by repair
Bridget Harvey 2 Mar 2024 Bridget Harvey occupies a fluid space between making and remaking. She uses practice-based research, object observation, and museum and archive collections to inform her work. Working with discarded and ‘waste’... Read more -
Inspired. by measuring time
Richard McVetis 1 Mar 2024 Richard McVetis is an artist known for his hand embroidery work that explores themes related to geology, cosmology, time, permanence, and impermanence. His approach involves creating physical, tactile, and repetitive... Read more -
Inspired. by nature
Katie Spragg 29 Feb 2024 Katie Spragg is an accomplished artist with an impressive portfolio. She has been featured in various exhibitions and private collections, including works acquired by the V&A Museum and commissioned by... Read more
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ART IS THE HERO – ART AND INTERIORS
20 Jan 2024 Saturday 20th January 2024 4.30 - 5.15pm Talks Theatre, Business Design Centre, Islington Chair Victoria Woodcock Panel Charu Gandhi, Founder of Elicyon James Elwes, Tin Man Art Varuna Kollanethu Join... Read more -
Fierce Energy
21 Sep 2023 Thursday, 21 September 2023 18:30 20:00 Ruup & Form, 7 Tilney Court London, England, EC1V 9BQ United Kingdom (map) Meet the Artists - Naomi Mcintosh and Rachna Garodia 6:45- 7:00... Read more -
Fierce Energy - Talk
21 Sep 2023 Artist Talk- Rachna Garodia and Naomi Mcintosh 21 September, 2023 Ruup & Form presents Fierce Energy during London Design Festival 2023. Ruup & Form is delighted to present Fierce Energy... Read more
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In Quest for Harmony- Thinking Scale
5 Mar 2023 Sunday, 5 March 2023 14:00 15:00 Somerset House WC2R 1LA United Kingdom (map) Booth W4, West Wing In Quest for Harmony- Thinking Scale Varuna Kollanethu, Director Ruup & Form in... Read more -
World of Interiors: The rough with the smooth
3 Mar 2023 Friday, 3 March 2023 15:00 16:00 Somerset House WC2R 1LA United Kingdom (map) From artists capturing the turbulence of the contemporary world to the stories embedded in tactile surfaces, World... Read more -
In Quest for Harmony – Marking time
2 Mar 2023 Thursday, 2 March 2023 14:00 14:45 Somerset House London, England, WC2R 1LA United Kingdom (map) Booth W4, West Wing Annie Warburton, CEO at Cockpit talks to embroidery artist Richard McVetis... Read more
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Meaning Behind Materiality
5 Oct 2021 Association of Women Art Dealer is pleased to host AWAD members Cynthia Corbett and Varuna Kollanethu of Ruup & form in conversation with their makers, moderated by Preston Fitzgerald for... Read more -
Curate your own
4 Mar 2021 Curate your own Mediation in Material poster Read more -
Artist Tag Talk Series x Collect 2021. Materiality
2 Mar 2021 Join us in a series of conversations exploring the meditative creative process of Ruup & Form’s artists, makers and designers; for the exhibition ‘Meditation in Material’ curated for Collect International... Read more
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Artist Tag Talk Series x Collect 2021, Sustainability
1 Mar 2021 Join us in a series of conversations exploring the meditative creative process of Ruup & Form’s artists, makers and designers; for the exhibition ‘Meditation in Material’ curated for Collect International... Read more -
Nature Moves In – Workshop with the artist
21 Sep 2019 As part of Nature Moves In exhibition, we bought Katie Spragg’s experience of the creating Glasshouse alive through the ‘Nature Moves In’ Installation. Visitors were welcomed to participate and ‘grow’... Read more
