Ruth Wilgress is an artist who works and lives in Muskoka Ontario since 2018; however, she is the fourth generation in her family to have settled in the beautiful region. Ruth studied at McMaster University and continued on in several studies that have lead her towards a career in mental health. In her spare time Ruth uses her playful curiosity to collage in recycled items into her acrylic and mixed media paintings. These items include such things as discarded electronic materials, found items, to used guitar strings her husband parts with. Ruth’s artistic process began with the feeling often shared by many “feeling broken” and looking for a sense of purpose and healing. She uses her playful curiosity to create one of a kind paintings that give a sense of intrigue, simplicity, re-purpose, and respect for nature and the environment.
Venue: Little Shoppe of Arts
