Ruth Rix facts for kids

Ruth Rix (born 1942) is an artist from Brighton, England. She creates many kinds of visual arts, but she especially loves painting. Her artworks are owned by private collectors.

About Ruth Rix

Her Early Life and Studies

Ruth Rix was born in Leamington Spa. Her parents had moved from another country. She lived, worked, and studied art in many cities. These include London, Leeds, and York in England. She also spent two years studying art in Vienna. Ruth went to art schools like Leeds College of Art and Central Saint Martins.

Her mother, Helga Michie, was a twin sister of the Austrian writer Ilse Aichinger. Ruth grew up around many artists and thinkers. People like Anna Mahler and Elias Canetti were part of her life.

Her Art Style and Inspirations

Ruth Rix uses different ways to create her art. Some of her paintings are made with oil paints on canvas. Other pieces use "mixed media" on paper. This means she uses various materials together.

Artists and filmmakers who have inspired her include Bill Viola, Andrei Tarkovsky, and Antoni Tàpies. Ruth often explores themes like staircases, hallways, and changing rooms in her art. Sometimes, people are in her paintings. Other times, they are not there, but you can still feel their presence.

Ruth Rix in the Art World

Featured in Latest Art Magazine

In August 2006, Ruth Rix was featured in a British art magazine called Latest Art. This special issue focused on women artists from all over the world and throughout history. Ruth was highlighted in a two-page section. It was called "Phenomenal Women: 30 of the most exciting and groundbreaking female artists in the world."

She was featured alongside famous artists like Mary Cassatt, Tracey Emin, Frida Kahlo, Diane Arbus, and Barbara Hepworth. The magazine noted that Ruth Rix was not as famous as some others. They said she was "too busy exploring and painting to seek the limelight." This is why her work was not in big museums like Britain's Tate gallery. However, many important art lovers have collected her work for a long time.

Interview at Portobello Film Festival

On August 6, 2007, Ruth Rix was interviewed live at the Portobello Film Festival. She talked with artist Ernst Fischer. This event was part of a series called "The World's Greatest Magicians." The festival program described her as a "Cognoscenti's painter." This means she is an artist admired by those who know a lot about art. It was a rare public appearance for her.