Abstract Art

Abstract art celebrating nature, the spirit and the sheer joy of being alive here and now on planet earth. Laying down meaning in the layers of paint, from observations of nature and forays into history, literature, mythology plus my own experiences.

Connecting people, knowledge, beliefs, places and times. Always representing my feelings with colour and gesture and with the intention of creating an emotional response.

Copper Mars, an acrylic on canvas painting by Ruth Dent. Against a silver background, vertical lines of copper and mars violet flow and wander and occasionally merge. 183 x 90cm

Ruth Dent's Voyage Out Centenary Scarf photographed in the woods, with dark shadows of tree trunks and leaves mingling with the reddish browns, indigo and turquoise of the scarf. 136 x 136cm.

Breathing Space is my most recent work. An installation with a sonic landscape which started as one painting to embrace, envelop and immerse the Spectator.

Prior to 2015 I worked on interpretative projects, creating pieces in response to Virginia Woolf’s first novel, ‘The Voyage Out’, Benjamin Britten’s ‘War Requiem’ and ‘Choral Evensong’.

Exhibiting in solo and group shows in England and France, my work has been seen in galleries, cathedrals, a theatre, priory and moulin.

Here you can experience the installation, see the paintings and prints and if one or more ‘talks’ and ‘embraces’ you, then that’s magic.

And if that’s the case, would you join me for the journey?

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Turning Green, an acrylic on handmade Moulin de Larroque paper by Ruth Dent. Inspired by a particular tree which I passed most days one spring, as the leaves unfurled. A swirl of blues, greys, yellows and greens. 84 x 84cm

Ruth Dent's L'Automne silk scarf showing off its orange red background with blue and golden swirls. Photographed against a blue sky as it hangs from a wire canopy covered with vines.

Art Silk Scarves

I create luxurious silk scarves - so you can feel elegant, joyful and inspired - wrapped in creative energy.

The scarves are digitally printed and machine hemmed by highly skilled craftspeople in Macclesfield - England’s ‘Silk Town’, which has its own ‘Silk Road’.

I choose a silk which matches the image in texture and feel, plus I design my own packaging, making it a treat for yourself or someone special to receive and open.

Then you can step out confidently wearing your limited edition silk scarf.

And if you do meet someone else wearing the same scarf - well I hope you would smile, laugh and compliment each other!