The work created here highlights my interests in the bison figure related to folklore. I strive to capture an evocative expression that will capture the viewer's interest and give insight into the sculptural piece. I am completely invested in telling a story and seek out strength and beauty in an older being and am driven to portray that.
Art plays a huge role in my daily life with continued study of the figure in sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and oil painting. I find inspiration in all forms of art from ancient Greek and Asian art, German expressionism, the Bay Area movement, and all current art around the globe. I am fascinated by people and animals I see and meet, their faces and gestures give me inspiration to create my sculptures. Going to galleries and museums, is what I enjoy almost as much as creating art. Art is a huge part of my daily life.
Biography
I presently live in Missoula with my husband and giant Airedale, Nora, and multitude of relatives. I have lived in the Bay Area, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo.
MFA Academy of Art, San Francisco
Workshops and studies with George Rivera, Kristin Lindseth, Ursula O' Farrell, Glen Rodgers, Arthur Gonzales, Susannah Israel, Mike Gustafson, John Toki, Ben Blackwood.
BS Business Admin Menlo College
BA in Japanese from San Francisco State University
Exhibitions
Brickhouse, Wildfire Studio March 2021
Community Show, Clay Studio of Missoula 2021
Wood Fired, The Artist Shop, Missoula 2021
Ruth Bancroft June 2018
The Artery April 2017
Ruth Bancroft June 2017
Endangered Species Danville January 2018
Go Figure Black Bean Gallery 2016
Ruth Bancroft Sculpture Show 2014, 2015, 2016
Museums Gallery of Los Gatos 2010-2017
Silicon Valley Open Studios- Los Gatos, CA- 2008- 2017
Solo Show "Reflections", Black Bean Gallery 2014
Group Exhibition, Guanajuato, Mexico 2014
Black Bean Gallery 2009- 2017
Black Bean 2 Women "Surfacing" Show 2013
Black Bean Group Show 2010- 2016
Affiliations
Missoula Clay Studio
Black Bean Ceramic Art Center
Los Gatos Museums Gallery