Ciara Ruddock, b. 1991 is a Brooklyn based visual and social practice artist originally from the Bay Area, California. Ciara has attended fine arts programs at The Marchutz School of Art, Columbia University, and Saint Mary’s College of California. She is primarily interested in the connection between social-emotional awareness and its influence in the process of creation. Much of her work focuses on gestural dynamics, using painting to express sensations of emotion or environment through a distinct use of color and form.
Ciara is deeply involved in the Arts Education and Mental Health community. She has previously developed original arts programming for artists with developmental disabilities and serious mental illness in private and public programs in both New York and California. Ciara has participated in educational exhibitions and workshops throughout NYC, including The MoMa’s ‘Become a Butterfly’ project, The Bronx Family Court Mural, and as a Social Practice Resident with Project Art.
Currently Ciara maintains an active studio practice in Brooklyn, and works as a Social Practitioner for a community based mental health organization.
For additional information on available works, public programming, workshops, or other inquiries please contact the artist via email.