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My name is Ruth Flowers and I am a multidisciplinary 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.

In my artistic practice, I explore a variety of mediums, with a particular focus on ceramics, painting, and occasional work with textiles. I am deeply interested in the interplay between traditional craft and digital technology, embracing the limitless possibilities of creative 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 craft-based creations with a sense of childlike expression and wonder. Through this approach, I strive to recapture the joy and curiosity that define uninhibited creativity.

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.