MARIA RUD

BIO

Moscow-born Maria Rud studied fine art from the age of seven. She graduated from Moscow’s Surikov School of Art and gained a second degree in film from the Academy of Culture, St Petersburg.

Maria worked as an artist for the Souzmyltfilm state animation studios (Moscow) and Russian state television before becoming a glass designer for Lindshammar Glasbruk (Sweden) and Magnor Glassverk (Norway).

She co-founded the cultural project DOM in Edinburgh and York and was co-director of the retail and design company Kindom. As a designer, she has worked in fashion accessories, jewellery, gift stationery, art glass and ceramics.

Since 1991 Maria has had numerous solo exhibitions in Russia, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. Her work has been featured on Russian state television and numerous publications. Her paintings are in many collections in the UK, Europe and USA.

"Maria Rud’s paintings are a haunting response to exile and homecoming, marking out possible ways through time and space. Immersed in the spirit of the Russian avant-garde, the artist echoes icons and pious images, embraces fairy tales and legends. She reveals the core of sophisticated music and the gist of Kabbala. A shining light originated in ancient times, Maria Rud is re-enchanting the world." - Christoph Bollmann, Art Director, ARTBYGENEVE , Switzerland.