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Ruth Chambers
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| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) |
| Education | Ontario College of Art Diploma Honours - Toronto 1983, University of Regina MFA 1994 |
| Known for | Ceramicist, Installation artist, Contemporary Craft Theorist |
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Notable work
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FIRE+EARTH: Contemporary Canadian Ceramics Pneuma |
Ruth Chambers (born 1960) is a Canadian artist. She is known for creating installation art. She lives and works in Regina, Saskatchewan. Ruth uses many different materials in her art. These can include unfired clay, ceramics, and everyday objects. She also uses modern audio and visual technology.
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About Ruth Chambers
Ruth Chambers creates art that often fills a whole room. This type of art is called "installation art." She was born in Toronto, Ontario, in 1960.
Her Early Life and Training
Ruth Chambers studied art at the Ontario College of Art. She graduated in 1983. After that, she worked in Idaho, helping with ceramics. Ceramics is art made from clay that is heated to become hard. Later, she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree. This was from the University of Regina in 1994.
What is Installation Art?
Ruth Chambers often makes installation art. This means her art is set up in a specific space. It creates an experience for people who see it. She once explained that ceramics is about the material itself. But installation art is more about the idea. It is also about how the art fits into its location.
Her recent installation art uses unfired clay objects. These are placed in dark rooms. Then, special lights and video projections are used. This makes the art come alive. Ruth wants her art to make people think differently. She wants to add a unique look to plain spaces.
Exploring Themes in Her Art
Ruth Chambers explores many ideas in her artwork. Some of her sculptures have shown parts of the human body. Other pieces combine old designs, like Tuscan order columns. She mixes these with natural things, like leaves.
Where Her Art Has Been Shown
Ruth Chambers has shown her art across Canada and the United States. She was a founder of Petri’s Quadrille. This was a group of artists in Regina. Her art has been displayed in many galleries. These include the Burlington Art Centre and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. She has also shown work at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. The Mackenzie Art Gallery in Regina has also featured her art.
