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NovaJul 2026
Spotlight Artist

Gallery Affiliations:
Museo Gallery
My work stems from lived experience, memory, and a curiosity about the relationship between humanity and the natural world. I am drawn to moments when human and creature meet in a fragile, respectful balance - moments that hold space for both uncertainty and hope.
A quiet thread of spirituality, increasingly present in my personal life, has begun to surface in the work as well. Influences such as Katherine Bradford, Milton Avery, and Bob Thompson, along with years of experimentation, have helped me uncover a way of painting that feels both intuitive and newly discovered.
At the heart of my practice is a desire for connection - to place, memory, others, and the deep sense of gratitude that can emerge from these relationships.
Works shared by the artist outside of their featured New American Paintings selections



Jul 2026

Jun 2012
Alma Ruiz
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