Profile
I am currently completing a practice-led PhD focusing on how artists evolve and generate new ways of working in precarised contexts. Having originally studied at Wimbledon School of Art in the late 1990s, my practice remains rooted in traditional painting methods, while also becoming increasingly aligned with my research. I also curate and co-organise exhibitions and events alongside other artists, and present my paintings in both ‘art’ and ‘nonart’ settings.
Education
2014-2025 PhD Arts Management, Birkbeck College, University of London
2012-2013 MRes Arts Practice, Chelsea College of Art & Design
2003-2004 PgDip Fine Art, University of Reading
1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine Art (Painting), Wimbledon School of Art
1997-1998 BTEC Foundation Studies in Art & Design, Wimbledon School of Art
2012-2013 MRes Arts Practice, Chelsea College of Art & Design
2003-2004 PgDip Fine Art, University of Reading
1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine Art (Painting), Wimbledon School of Art
1997-1998 BTEC Foundation Studies in Art & Design, Wimbledon School of Art
Awards & Residencies
2016-2021 School of Arts Scholarship, Birkbeck, University of London
2008-2014 Live/Work Artist at Balfron Tower, Bow Arts Trust, London
2000 ERASMUS Bursary, Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di Torino, Italy
2008-2014 Live/Work Artist at Balfron Tower, Bow Arts Trust, London
2000 ERASMUS Bursary, Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di Torino, Italy
Practice−Research Presentations
2023 Loosen Up! Sharing Methods of Analysis in Practice−Research (Corkscrew), The Studio at the ICA, London
2023 What Happens After the Last Page? Conducting Practice−Research Analysis from Sketchbook Drawings, FMACS Doctoral Conference, Keynes Library, Birkbeck (School of Arts), University of London
2019 Drawing from Art Practice: Performative Observations of Artists at Work (Corkscrew), Birkbeck (School of Arts), University of London
2017 ‘Stealth Art’: A Model for Combining Art Practice with Self−Subsidy Through Part−Time Work, 5th Student Led Doctoral Conference, Birkbeck (School of Arts), University of London
2016 Turning My Old Paintings into New Paintings, FMACS MPhil/PhD ‘Show−and−Tell’ End of Year Conference, Birkbeck Cinema, University of London
2013 JAWS Launches Issue 2, The Journal of Arts Writing by Students, The Old Library, Chelsea College of Art & Design, London
2023 What Happens After the Last Page? Conducting Practice−Research Analysis from Sketchbook Drawings, FMACS Doctoral Conference, Keynes Library, Birkbeck (School of Arts), University of London
2019 Drawing from Art Practice: Performative Observations of Artists at Work (Corkscrew), Birkbeck (School of Arts), University of London
2017 ‘Stealth Art’: A Model for Combining Art Practice with Self−Subsidy Through Part−Time Work, 5th Student Led Doctoral Conference, Birkbeck (School of Arts), University of London
2016 Turning My Old Paintings into New Paintings, FMACS MPhil/PhD ‘Show−and−Tell’ End of Year Conference, Birkbeck Cinema, University of London
2013 JAWS Launches Issue 2, The Journal of Arts Writing by Students, The Old Library, Chelsea College of Art & Design, London
Exhibitions
2024 Vice and Virtue, Ruup & Form, London (as Ruth Schryber)
2018 Transcendence, Cello Factory, London
2018 The Inner Construct, Joanna Bryant and Julian Page, Foundry Gallery, London
2018 London Art Fair (Projects), Joanna Bryant and Julian Page, London
2017 Manchester Contemporary, Joanna Bryant and Julian Page, Manchester
2016 InterRailing, 12 Star Gallery, Europe House, London
2018 Drawn for Something Else, Rogue Artists, Manchester
2016 View of Delft: The World in Art, New Court Gallery, Repton, Derbyshire
2015 Digging Deeper, Joanna Bryant Projects, Frameless Gallery, London EC1R
2014 Deptford X Fringe Festival, St Nicholas Church, Deptford Green, London
2014 (detail), Usher Gallery, Lincoln, H-Project Gallery, Bangkok, Transition, London
2014 Speaker’s Corner, BL−NK Gallery, Old Street, London
2014 Hey Days!, Bermondsey Project, London
2013 Where's MRes? (MRes final show), Chelsea College of Art & Design, London
2012 Games People Play, Nolia’s Gallery, London SE1
2011 Candy Mountains, Arbeit Gallery, Helmet Row, London EC1
2011 Paintworks 25th Anniversary, Idea Generation Gallery, London E2
2010 Occidental Dimensions, Brighton University Gallery, Brighton
2009 Light Paintings (solo), The German Lutheran Church, Aldgate, London
2009 Thresholds (solo), Hive Gallery, Yorkshire
2008 Present, Hive Gallery, Yorkshire
2007 Paintings (solo), Trinity Gallery, Kent
2007 Disposable Fetish, The Nunnery Gallery, London
2006 Natural Light, Player’s Lounge, London
2005 Afterimage, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton
2018 Transcendence, Cello Factory, London
2018 The Inner Construct, Joanna Bryant and Julian Page, Foundry Gallery, London
2018 London Art Fair (Projects), Joanna Bryant and Julian Page, London
2017 Manchester Contemporary, Joanna Bryant and Julian Page, Manchester
2016 InterRailing, 12 Star Gallery, Europe House, London
2018 Drawn for Something Else, Rogue Artists, Manchester
2016 View of Delft: The World in Art, New Court Gallery, Repton, Derbyshire
2015 Digging Deeper, Joanna Bryant Projects, Frameless Gallery, London EC1R
2014 Deptford X Fringe Festival, St Nicholas Church, Deptford Green, London
2014 (detail), Usher Gallery, Lincoln, H-Project Gallery, Bangkok, Transition, London
2014 Speaker’s Corner, BL−NK Gallery, Old Street, London
2014 Hey Days!, Bermondsey Project, London
2013 Where's MRes? (MRes final show), Chelsea College of Art & Design, London
2012 Games People Play, Nolia’s Gallery, London SE1
2011 Candy Mountains, Arbeit Gallery, Helmet Row, London EC1
2011 Paintworks 25th Anniversary, Idea Generation Gallery, London E2
2010 Occidental Dimensions, Brighton University Gallery, Brighton
2009 Light Paintings (solo), The German Lutheran Church, Aldgate, London
2009 Thresholds (solo), Hive Gallery, Yorkshire
2008 Present, Hive Gallery, Yorkshire
2007 Paintings (solo), Trinity Gallery, Kent
2007 Disposable Fetish, The Nunnery Gallery, London
2006 Natural Light, Player’s Lounge, London
2005 Afterimage, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton
Open Competitions (shortlisted)
2016 Artworks Open 2016, Barbican Arts Group Trust, London
2015 The London Group Draw II, The Cello Factory, London
2013 Centenary London Group Open, The Cello Factory, London
2013 Anonymous Drawings, Anonyme Zeichner, Berlin
2012 BEEP Wales, Volcano Theatre, Swansea
2012 SE1 Open, Bermondsey Project Space, London SE1
2011 London Group Open, The Cello Factory, Waterloo, London
2011 Open Open, Swiss Cottage Library, London
2010 Crash Open Salon Show, Charlie Dutton Gallery, London
2010 London Art Award, 3 Bedfordbury Gallery, London
2007 Multicomplexificationalities, The Nunnery Gallery, London
2006 The Stars Down to Earth, The Nunnery Gallery, London
2005 Sketch 2005, Seven Seven & Rabley Contemporary Drawing Centre
2015 The London Group Draw II, The Cello Factory, London
2013 Centenary London Group Open, The Cello Factory, London
2013 Anonymous Drawings, Anonyme Zeichner, Berlin
2012 BEEP Wales, Volcano Theatre, Swansea
2012 SE1 Open, Bermondsey Project Space, London SE1
2011 London Group Open, The Cello Factory, Waterloo, London
2011 Open Open, Swiss Cottage Library, London
2010 Crash Open Salon Show, Charlie Dutton Gallery, London
2010 London Art Award, 3 Bedfordbury Gallery, London
2007 Multicomplexificationalities, The Nunnery Gallery, London
2006 The Stars Down to Earth, The Nunnery Gallery, London
2005 Sketch 2005, Seven Seven & Rabley Contemporary Drawing Centre
Open Studios
2022-2024 Leyton Studios, Bow Arts, London
2014-2016 Limehouse Arts Foundation, London
2005-2008 Bow Road, Bow Arts Trust, London
2001-2003 Wimbledon Art Studios, London
2014-2016 Limehouse Arts Foundation, London
2005-2008 Bow Road, Bow Arts Trust, London
2001-2003 Wimbledon Art Studios, London
Curatorial Projects
2018-2023 Curator, Organiser and Exhibiting Artist, Annual Leytonstone Arts Trail Exhibition, Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue, London
2012-2013 Curator and Co-organiser, Needle’s Eye four-artist exhibition, Transition Gallery, London; Repton Gallery, Derbyshire; BayArt Gallery, Cardiff
2010-2012 Co−organiser and Exhibiting Artist, BAT Pack group exhibition at Mile End Art Pavilion, London
2010 Organiser, Curator and Tour Leader for Open House London, Flat 139 Balfron Tower, Poplar, London
2012-2013 Curator and Co-organiser, Needle’s Eye four-artist exhibition, Transition Gallery, London; Repton Gallery, Derbyshire; BayArt Gallery, Cardiff
2010-2012 Co−organiser and Exhibiting Artist, BAT Pack group exhibition at Mile End Art Pavilion, London
2010 Organiser, Curator and Tour Leader for Open House London, Flat 139 Balfron Tower, Poplar, London
Catalogues
2014 (detail) curated by Andrew Bracey
2013 MA & MRes Degree Show: Where's MRes? curated by Dr Paul Ryan
2013 Centenary London Group Open selected by The London Group
2011 London Group Open selected by The London Group
2010 Occidental Dimensions: From West to The East curated by Marek Tobolewski
2007 Multicomplexificationalities curated by Roy Exley
2006 The Stars Down to Earth curated by Andrew Hunt
2013 MA & MRes Degree Show: Where's MRes? curated by Dr Paul Ryan
2013 Centenary London Group Open selected by The London Group
2011 London Group Open selected by The London Group
2010 Occidental Dimensions: From West to The East curated by Marek Tobolewski
2007 Multicomplexificationalities curated by Roy Exley
2006 The Stars Down to Earth curated by Andrew Hunt
