Ruth Killoran
Ruth is a full time painter and stone sculptor living in Christchurch.
Ruth was born and lived her formative years in Liverpool, UK, attending Liverpool Art College for 2 years and then gaining a BA(Hons) degree in 3 dimensional design at Teesside 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, working from her subconscious and losing herself in the process. She loves the spontaneity of painting, letting the flow of paint dictate the forms that gradually emerge. Stone carving evolves in a similar manner, taking pleasure in creating flowing lines and shadows, hoping to create an emotional connection with the viewer.
Ruth’s work has been described as ‘fluidly energetic’ and she is gaining a reputation for producing intriguing, original work, winning 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
1st Award (painting) Water Colour NZ on-line competition – Wellington NZ
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 – 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 - New York USA
Award (painting) - 'New Beginnings' on-line Exhibition, Manhattan Arts - New York USA
Winner (painting) - Rxhibition on-line Award - New York USA
2016
4th Award (sculpture) – LST (Light Space & Time) All Women on-line art Exhibition – USA
Merit Award (painting) – Ashburton Society of Arts NZ
2017
Award of Excellence (painting) ‘HerStory’ on-line exhibition Manhattan Arts International, New York, USA
2020
Award of Excellence (painting) The Spirit of Resilience – USA
Runner Up (painting) ARTAVITA – In The Time Of The Coronavirus – USA
2021
Merit Award (painting) Tasman National Art Awards – NZ
Merit Award (painting) Arts Canterbury Juried Exhibitio
2022
Finalist (painting) Tasman National Art Awards – NZ
2023
Finalist (painting) Healing Power of Elements – USA