Her images are created by allowing an interplay between the random mark, and the directed hand. Starting with a loose idea, her approach allows the fluid technique of working wet into wet to play a part in guiding the direction of the work. This is a process which can only be partially controlled. Repeating simular marks offers a variety of results. Sometimes the joy of a random mark is enough, while at other times the piece becomes layered and worked over and over, buried like layers of strata, holding and containing a moment of time.
Recent work has been concerned with aspects of our changing climate. Chris is particuarly interested in what is happening to the ice caps. She seeks to express something more than her personal story, and reaches out to broader aspects of life and the enviroment. The idea of connecting to something beyond the self, and incorporating Earth's story, is a constant thread through her work. A number of themes are revisited and explored; all share this common link - a celebration of the natural world, and of the human spirit. The work invites the viewer to follow, to unravel secrets, and to pay close attention to the world around them. http://www.chrisruston.com/index.html Artbookart Artists Book Fair at HOFS. Artbookart are delighted to announce a second Artists Book Fair, to be held at Hadleigh Old Fire Station (HOFS), Hadleigh on Saturday 15th March 2014 This is an exciting opportunity for Book Artists in the South East to come together and showcase their work. The last event proved very popular with both artists and visitors, with a wide range of approaches to working with books. The previous event was oversubscribed, so it is advisable to submit applications early so as not to be disappointed. We hope you are able to join us on the day. You can get further details of the fair and an application form by leaving a message on our contact page or by emailing Chris at Chrisruston@btinternet.com *Hadleigh is in Essex located on the A13, six miles west of Southend-on-Sea. Artbookart showed a selection of work at Chelmsford Library during September. Visitors could see a variety of Artists books.
Gwen Simpson's Mumbai Slum Dwelling was included along with Chris Ruston's "If it Keeps on Raining". Both had been submitted for the Norwich Summer Read Competition. Karen Apps presented her puppet made from Fifty Shades of Grey, as featured on the One Show earlier in the summer. Also included was Louise Swain's Book of Dreams, Lola Swain's hand-marbled journals, along with Sally Chinea's embroidered cover of Jane Eyre. WInner |
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