Ding Ruyi

Born: 1993

Hometown: Shanghai

Based in: London

Born in Shanghai, she is currently studying MA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Inspired by her own body, emotions and experience, she always tries to explore the intimate and confrontational relationship between the individual and the external world through various mediums, including painting, performance, interactive installation and moving image, etc.

Ding Ruyi In The Studio

More About Ding Ruyi

Question Icon What inspires you?

I am a contradictory person who can find inspirations from the most deserted and boundless nature, meanwhile, from the private and social issues. In short, I try to find the beauty of art from the opposition, struggle and harmony between the external world and the internal self.

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Beauty, Minimalism but Thought-provoking

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

My body and random, handy tools

Collections Featuring Ding Ruyi

5 Collections

Art for the Year of the Rabbit

39 Artists, 44 Products

Last updated: January 17, 2023

Large Paintings

52 Artists, 63 Products

Last updated: June 3, 2021

Constellation Artworks

22 Artists, 27 Products

Last updated: January 22, 2021

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Credentials

Education

University of the Arts London

United Kingdom, 2020

Shanghai University

China, 2011

Exhibitions

CSM MA Interim Show

United Kingdom, 2021

Boredom is not a Luxury, Craft Central

United Kingdom, 2021

ConcreteHouse.art VR Exhibition

United Kingdom, 2021

BISFF, ONLY IN, Special Unit Online Invitation Exhibition

China, 2020

Springtime, Ephemeral Gallery

United States of America, 2019

ZHISHANG Studio Opening Exhibition

China, 2018