Clarence Ruth

Clarence Ruth

B.1981, USA

Clarence Ruth is a New York City-based artist, designer, and author who has made a name for himself in the fashion industry.

Clarence Ruth established early success as a young artist by winning a number of first place in art contest and fairs. He has also had his artwork displayed in a number of museums such as Polk Museum Of Art, The African Museum Of Art.

Oreo the character he creates is a unique representation of us as humans. Cut out eyes, a Pinocchio style nose and big, bright red lips are all features that make up Oreo’s masked face. His mask hides the reality of his true self. Oreo’s nose represents lies told while wearing a mask and hiding. Oreo’s body brings a sense of recognition and comfort. He will sometimes have puzzle piece patterns on his body. This represents constant growth as people. The search for these puzzle pieces has the potential to better a person in health, spirit, career, or in their life. Oreo’s image is a visual representation of how people wear masks everyday to show what others want to see.

SOLO SHOWS
2022

– Identity Crisis, – Streams Gallery, Hong Kong

2021

– Fear No Evil – Casterline Goodman Gallery, Aspen,Colorado,USA 

GROUP SHOWS
2023

– GINZA COLLECTOR’S CLUB Group Show – Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore, Tokyo, Japan

2021

– Emerging To Established 12th Annual Summer Group Show – Krause Gallery, New York, USA

– What Lies Beneath with Sangsik Hong – Krause Gallery, New York, USA

– Mirror Mirror – Streams Gallery, Hong Kong

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SELECTED WORKS
Two Faced Oreo Smiley Face, 2020
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 51 cm
Two Faced Oreo Smiley Face, 2020
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 51 cm
Two Faced Pink Oreo, 2020
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 51 cm
Two Faced Pink Oreo, 2020
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 51 cm
Identity Crisis Oreo Malo, 2021
Acrylic on canvas with frame
61 x 89 cm
Identity Crisis Oreo Malo, 2021
Acrylic on canvas with frame
61 x 89 cm
Identity Crisis Pink Panther, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 91 cm
Identity Crisis Pink Panther, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 91 cm
Identity Crisis Kermit, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 91 cm
Identity Crisis Kermit, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 91 cm
Love Yourself, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Love Yourself, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Snoopy Is That You?, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Snoopy Is That You?, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Identity Crisis Deck 2, 2021
Acrylic on wood
20 x 81 cm
Identity Crisis Deck 2, 2021
Acrylic on wood
20 x 81 cm
Identity Crisis Deck 1, 2021
Acrylic on wood
20 x 81 cm
Identity Crisis Deck 1, 2021
Acrylic on wood
20 x 81 cm
Two Faced, Goofy | Oreo, 2022
Acrylic on wood shaped panel
51 cm
Two Faced, Goofy | Oreo, 2022
Acrylic on wood shaped panel
51 cm
Two Faced, Mickey | Oreo, 2022
Acrylic on wood shaped panel
65 cm
Two Faced, Mickey | Oreo, 2022
Acrylic on wood shaped panel
65 cm
Untitled, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
101.6 x 76.2 x 1.7 cm
Untitled, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
101.6 x 76.2 x 1.7 cm
Oreo Sponge On A Stick , 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Oreo Sponge On A Stick , 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Mickey State Of Mind, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Mickey State Of Mind, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Searching for Oneself, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Searching for Oneself, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Battle From Within, 2021
Print on Fine Art Acrylic on canvasPaper
91 x 122 cm
Battle From Within, 2021
Print on Fine Art Acrylic on canvasPaper
91 x 122 cm
Identity Lost, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Identity Lost, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Search for My Identity, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Search for My Identity, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Untitled, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Untitled, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
EXHIBITIONS
Blake Jones Solo Exhibition
Good Luck • Have Fun
HONG KONG GALLERY
Streams Gallery Beijing Grand Opening
The Great Together
BEIJING GALLERY
Revolue Solo Exhibition
I Can Hear Me
HONG KONG GALLERY
New Generation Group Show
HONG KONG GALLERY
Alex Krueger Solo Exhibition
Space in-between to words
HONG KONG GALLERY
EDO2REIWA : SHISHIDOMIA Solo Exhibition
HONG KONG GALLERY
DIVINE FEMININE TRIO SHOW
HONG KONG GALLERY
Elang Sutajaya Solo Exhibition
THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME
HONG KONG GALLERY
INTUITIVE SENSE GROUP SHOW
HONG KONG GALLERY
BOUNDLESS STORIES DUO SHOW
HONG KONG GALLERY