Artist Statement

This series of artworks is a celebration of nature's multifaceted beauty, woven with symbolism and emotional resonance. Each piece tells a visual story—crafted through diverse media and layered techniques—that explores identity, feeling, and the silent poetry of the natural world. Inspired by the visionary works of Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe, the series channels their bold exploration of inner landscapes and organic forms. Through symbolic elements and evocative colour palettes, the collection invites viewers into intimate narratives shaped by flora, fauna, and dreamlike abstraction. Every artwork is an offering: a space to connect, reflect, and wander through meaning beyond the surface.

Biography

Ruby Purple ® is a visionary mixed-media artist and wearable art creator based in Queensland, where creativity pulses through her every brushstroke and design. With an intuitive approach to exploration, she delves fearlessly into the unknown, transforming raw ideas into tactile expressions of movement, texture, and colour. Armed with an extensive toolbox of experience, she challenges artistic conventions, redefining the boundaries of possibility. Her creations are not just objects—they are living expressions of curiosity and transformation. Purple extends her creativity by offering wearable art paper earrings, and paper products, and is a Children’s book author. She also makes exploratory contemporary videos that showcase her artistic process and vision. Her works are held in private and public collections internationally and can be found on her website www.rubypurplecreations.com Instagram @rubypurplecreations, and YouTube channel.

Influences

Travel Artist residencies Other artists: Georgia O'Keeffe - fearless creativity Frida Kahlo - unyielding authenticity

Awards

Awards Finalist - RAS Exhibition of Excellence - Redcliffe Art Gallery June - July 2026 Finalist - RAS Exhibition of Excellence - Redcliffe Art Gallery April - May 2025 Finalist - RAS Exhibition of Excellence - Redcliffe Art Gallery October - November 2023 Finalist - Matthew Flinders Art Prize - Bribie Island Arts Centre July 2022 Finalist - Warrior Women Art Prize - Printmakers Gallery Kedron March 2020 Invited feature artist - Life's Journey - Australian Catholic University Banyo May 2019 Finalist - Contemporary Art Awards 2019 Finalist - COSSAG ‘I Thirst’ Art Prize & exhibition June 2018 Finalist - Petite Pieces – Aspire Gallery Paddington 2018 Finalist - Contemporary Art Awards 2018 Finalist - 'All Are One' COSSAG Non-acquisitive Art Prize & Winter Exhibition 2017 Finalist - online showcase - Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington June 2017 Finalist - Rotary Art Spectacular - Brisbane May 2017 ​ Finalist - Contemporary Art Awards – December 2016 Finalist - Brisbane Art Prize 2016 Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art Finalist - Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art for Outstanding Contribution to Arts & Culture 2016 International Award - Arts Lover 2016 - Francesco & Salvatore Russo Italy Finalist - COSSAG Winter Exhibition Cathedral of St Stephens - Francis Rush Centre Brisbane 2016 Finalist - Brisbane Art Prize 2015, Lightspace Fortitude Valley Brisbane. Finalist - Art Tour International Best of International Arts 2015 Art Basel Miami USA Finalist - Urban Smart Projects - Brisbane 2011

Exhibitions

Artist Residencies Pine Rivers Park Studio 2025 Currawinya National Park – remote residency 2022 Canaipa Mudlines (Russell Island) Artist residency October 2021 Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island) Artist retreat July 2021 Blueridge Lavender Farm Artist retreat 2021 Curtin Springs Artist residency NT 2018 Publications Redcliffe Guide 2026 Dogwood Crossing Miles Newsletter 2023 Sandgate Guide 2022 Moreton Bay Regional Council - Arts mail – Joy Festival 2022 Moreton Bay Arts Council – Carte Blanche – Between the Tides 2021 Moreton Bay Galleries and Museums Newsletter 2021 Moreton and Redcliffe Bayside Herald 2021 Redcliffe Guide 2022 Moreton Bay Arts Council Newsletter 2015 - 2023 Logan Art Gallery - Logan City Newsletter 2020 Courier Mail – Between the Tides 2019 Western Downs Gallery Newsletter 2019 Alice Springs Gallery Newsletter 2019 Chinchilla News 2018 and Curtin Springs Paper Northern Territory 2018 Paper Bou – Feature Artist 2018 Bayside Star Newspaper 2017 and 2018 Create 4 Peace Multi-media production Artists for a Green Planet, New York, & 205 Countries 2018 Sandgate & Redcliffe Guide – August 2017 Artist Palette – Feature Artist Issue 148 July - August 2016 Art Tour International Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art May 2016 Art Tour International Best of Contemporary Art 2015 & Artist Palette December 2015 Artist Experience & Exhibitions Exhibition of Excellence - Redcliffe Art Gallery June - July 2026 Caboolture Hub Gallery April - May 2026 West End Gallery December 2025 - January 2026 Exhibition of Excellence - Redcliffe Art Gallery April - May 2025 Redcliffe Fire Station Gallery - Group Exhibition 10 April - 5 May 2024 Bluewater Art Exhibition Shorncliffe - April 2024 Redcliffe Art Gallery Group Exhibition October - November 2023 RME Downlands Art Exhibition 2023 All Stitched Up – Dogwood Crossing Gallery Miles April – May 2023 Fire Station Gallery – Redcliffe April – May 2023 Group Exhibition – Fire Station Gallery Redcliffe January - February 2023 Arboreal Connections, Gympie Regional Gallery April – May 2022 Rusted On Primrose Paper Arts Vic - national virtual exhibition - October 2021 Invited Feature artist Redcliffe Cultural Centre Redcliffe 2021 Invited Feature artist Australian Catholic University Banyo Campus 2021 Redcliffe Art Gallery - key speaker - Developing an Exhibition - Floor talk 2021 Workshops, Artist talks & demonstrations Invited Feature Artist - Red Poppy Art Collective Redcliffe 2021 Logan Art Gallery - LANE event - key speaker - How to get that residency 2020 Presentation and discussion panel for attendees at Logan Art Gallery Workshops, Artist talks & demonstrations - at exhibitions throughout my career Floating Land Point to Point Symposium - Noosa 2019 Noosa Regional Gallery in collaboration with Creative Alliance, international, national, local South East Queensland artists, along with cultural leaders, discuss how art and the environment can create change in a creative practice or organisation, and the dynamics of art and the environment. Between the Tides - Sea(e)scape - Public event Scarborough 2019 Public display bringing awareness to address environmental issues, and celebrate the local surroundings. Video courtesy of J Moore & FC Lee Carte Blanche - Ruby Purple - Between the tides Presentations, Artist talks, workshops and demonstrations 2009 - current Carte Blanche Artist in Residence – Redcliffe High School - current Papermakers & Artists Queensland - Current Manly Harbour Gallery 2019 Aspire Gallery Paddington – Aspirant Collection 2017 - 2018 Aspirant Collection - Aspire Gallery Paddington June 2018 Cathedral of St Stephens Brisbane – May 2018 Aspire Gallery Paddington February 2018 Redcliffe Cultural Centre – Redcliffe November 2017 January 2018 Impress Gallery – Kedron November 2017 Hanasho Gallery – West End August/September 2017 Bramble Place – Sandgate – Solo exhibition – August/September 2017 West Chapel Crematorium – Holland Park August 2017 Cathedral of St Stephens - Francis Rush Centre- Brisbane & Catholic University Banyo 2017 Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza 1, Brisbane May 2017 Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy Vic – December 2016 Graydon Gallery – New Farm, Brisbane November 2016 Brisbane Art Prize – Judith Wright Centre – Fortitude Valley Brisbane August 2016 Art Tour International Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art Montagnac France 2016 State Library - Southbank, Brisbane 'Peace & Quiet' November 2015 to 20 February 2016 West End Art Festival (WESAF) Steering Committee member and festival participant 2017 Warrior Women - Assistant Curator 2015 - 2019 Flying Arts – April 2011 current Accredited Member Pine Rivers Art Gallery – Volunteer 4 yrs Group/Solo exhibition Curator, Project, Event and Multimedia Manager, 2009 to current Public Artworks Traffic Signal Box Cnr Roghan and Handford Roads, Taigum, Urban Smart Projects Russell Street, West End - Mural Cathedral of St Stephens (COSSAG) CBD Brisbane - Mural La Belle Vigneronne, Montagnac, France – Abstract Artwork International experience Artist for a Green Planet, Environmental Awareness Multi-media production New York 2017 ICAF - Invitation to exhibit - International Environment Exhibition 2017 South Korea Art Tour International – Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art Montagnac France May 2016 Manhattan Arts International – Manhattan USA December 2016 Art Tour International - Red Dot Art Fair Art Basel Miami USA 2015 Manhattan Arts International - Artist Showcase exhibitor January 2015

Website

http://www.rubypurplecreations.com/