RUTH CLELAND

b. 1976, New Zealand

About

Ruth Cleland is originally from Waikato and currently lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. She graduated with a Master of Fine Arts (with Distinction) from the Dunedin School of Art in 2002, specialising in printmaking.

Cleland is known for her photo-realist paintings and pencil drawings of suburban landscapes as well as her abstract grid works. She has exhibited nationally and internationally in private galleries as well as public art institutions and has won major awards, including the Team McMillan BMW Award (2010), the Park Lane Wallace Trust Development Award (2008), and the NZ Painting and Printmaking award. Ruth is represented by Melanie Roger Gallery, in Auckland

Ruth Cleland b. 1976, New Zealand

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Current Exhibition

RUTH CLELAND Concrete Sumer 11 June–12 July 2025 Auckland

Featured Works

Grid Concrete Path by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting works on paper drawing

Ruth Cleland Grid (Concrete Path), 2025 Acrylic and graphite pencil on bristol board in artists frame
65 x 46.5 cm
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Concrete Path by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork works on paper drawing

Ruth Cleland Concrete Path, 2023 Pitt graphite matt pencil on bristol board in artists frame
65 x 46.5 cm
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Grid Concrete Floor 3 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting

Ruth Cleland Grid (Concrete Floor 3), 2025 Acrylic on board
60 x 80 cm
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Concrete Floor 4 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting

Ruth Cleland Concrete Floor 4, 2025 Acrylic on board
60 x 80 cm
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Grid Concrete Floor 1 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting drawing

Ruth Cleland Grid (Concrete Floor 1), 2025 Acrylic and graphite pencil on bristol board in artists frame
65 x 46.5 cm
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Concrete Floor 1 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork drawing

Ruth Cleland Concrete Floor 1, 2024 Pitt graphite matt pencil on bristol board in artists frame
65 x 46.5 cm
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Grid Concrete Floor 4 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting

Ruth Cleland Grid (Concrete Floor 4), 2025 Acrylic on board
60 x 45 cm
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Grid Concrete Floor 2 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting works on paper drawing

Ruth Cleland Grid (Concrete Floor 2), 2025 Acrylic and graphite pencil on bristol board in artists frame
65 x 46.5 cm
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Concrete Floor 2 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork works on paper drawing

Ruth Cleland Concrete Floor 2, 2024 Mars lumograph black pencil on bristol board in artists frame
65 x 46.5 cm
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Concrete 3 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting

Ruth Cleland Concrete 3, 2025 Acrylic on board
80 x 60 cm
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Oil Slick with Grid 6 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting

Ruth Cleland Oil Slick with Grid 6, 2020 Acrylic on linen
45 x 60 cm
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Oil Slick with Grid 3 by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork painting works on paper

Ruth Cleland Oil Slick with Grid 3, 2020 Acrylic on Bristol board in artist's frame
31 x 22 cm
44.7 x 36.2 cm (incl frame) Sumer Request Price & Availability

Paint and Concrete by Ruth Cleland contemporary artwork works on paper drawing

Ruth Cleland Paint and Concrete, 2018 Graphite on Bristol board
45 x 50.5 cm
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