Ruth Lague

Artist Statement — From Ruth's Website

I paint quiet, modern landscapes for people who are drawn to simplicity, clarity, and a more grounded way of living.

I grew up in Alaska, where freedom wasn’t an idea—it was something you felt in your body. Wide open space, long stretches of quiet, and a deep connection to the natural world shaped how I see and experience things. That sense of vastness—and of being held within it—has stayed with me.

Today, I paint fields, barns, and open horizons—not to describe a specific place, but to express a state of being. My work is about breath, steadiness, and the feeling of coming back to yourself.

I believe the sacred is not separate from everyday life. It’s found in simple things—a horizon line, a shift in light, a moment of stillness. My paintings are a way of paying attention to that.

My background in design continues to inform my work. I’m interested in reducing things to their essential elements—simple shapes, restrained color, and clear structure—so the feeling can come through without distraction.

Each painting is meant to be lived with. Something you return to over time—morning light, quiet evenings, and the in-between moments where you need somewhere to land.

My work is held in private collections across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and in corporate and permanent collections, including BioMed Realty, the Encaustic Art Institute, and the Corporate Art Lending Program (CALP) at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. I’m represented by galleries and consultants across the United States.

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Website: https://www.ruthlaguestudio.com/
Instagram: @ruthlague