Artist Bio
Hello! I'm Violet Ruby, a 20-year-old undergraduate artist currently in my third year at Parsons School of Design in New York City, and I am originally from Los Angeles.
At Parsons, I'm studying Fine Arts with a specialization in sculpture, soft sculpture, and textiles/fibers. As a queer creator, my work is deeply rooted in themes of identity, gender expression, and sexuality.
Exploring the complexities of the human body and the dynamics of the gaze, my art delves into the intimate intersection of personal narrative and physicality. Through sculpture and textiles, I seek to transcend the confines of the body, gaining control over something larger than myself.
Central to my artistic exploration is the question of how societal norms shape our perceptions of the body and its inherent vulnerabilities. I challenge viewers to reconsider their preconceptions about the representation of bodies, gender, and sex in contemporary culture.
For inquiries, commissions, or collaborations, feel free to reach out to me at violetcookieruby@gmail.com or connect on social media via @violetkooky.
Born in Los Angeles, 2004, California. Lives and works in New York since 2021.
2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts - Parsons School of Design | The New School
Awards + Grants
Ojai Studio Artists Scholarship, 2022, Ojai, CA
Group Exhibitions
2024 16th annual Women Artists Making Their Mark: An ONLINE Exhibition, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, https://www.ohanloncenter.org/2024/07/women-artists-2024, Mill Valley, CA
2022 Ojai Studio Artists Scholarship + Exhibition, Ojai Valley Museum, Ojai, CA
Publications
2024 "Novum Artis - The New Artistic" Magazine Issue 004, Pages 92-93, Published by Novum Artis Magazine
2024 The Philosophy of Sexual Violence, Part Three: Resilience, Resistance, and Protest, Published by Routledge