My name is Ruth Flowers and I am a visual artist with a passion for cats, Kawaii and craft centred making. Based in County Durham, where I live with my husband, parents and two cats: Rescue and Dillon (aka The Tuxedo Terrors), you can find me most days working from my garden studio powered by copious mugs of Yorkshire tea and Japanese snacks.

I explore a variety of mediums, with a particular focus on ceramics, painting, and textiles. I have more recently become interested in the interplay between traditional craft and digital technology, embracing the possibilities of immersive exploration. My work often investigates the interactions between two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces, emphasising the importance of process and sustained engagement through experimentation and creativity.

Drawing inspiration from themes such as folklore, community, and personal experience, I aim to infuse my work with a sense of childlike expression and wonder whilst still tackling a spectrum of social and environmental anxieties. Through my approach, I strive to recapture the joy and curiosity that defines uninhibited creativity whilst simultaneously inspire others to tap into their own creative expression.

I am also a proud member of STRIKE, a women+ led art collective championing women and other marginalised groups through creative engagement in the public sphere.