The artist journal of LACE Ruig reveals a contemporary artist who embraces waves of change and the courage to explore the unknown. Each stage of her artistic journey shows how she pushes creative boundaries and experiments with new techniques. By fully immersing herself in the creative process, LACE uncovers the essence of authentic art. Her evolving artworks carry a sense of raw honesty, reflecting both her inner discoveries and the natural rhythm of life. Discover what inspires LACE Ruig’s art.
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After the storm
During storm Benjamin I had a flashback. (The storm was mild where we live, which was a pity… because I love a storm.)Anyway, it pulled me back to summer. To the way I dove into movement—of nature, on and in the water, and in myself. It influenced my painting. I put down a whole series.…
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up-popping symbols
Hare and deer appear while I work—up-popping symbols that carry my memories and my father’s fables. Not answers, but openings.
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Magical Realism in My Work
A female artist statement Much of my practice is rooted in magical realism, it gives me the freedom to image my reality through symbols, dreamlike spaces, and the world as I feel it. To some it may sound abstract, yet to me it is clear as day. It is not fantasy but my own truth,…
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Why Magical Realism shapes my work as a contemporary Dutch female artist
“I paint what I see inwardly, not what stands physically before me. Not fantasy, but inner realities.” magical realism in my painting Magical realism in Dutch contemporary art is my field; there I let reality and personal symbols meet. It gives me the freedom to speak from my imagination. It gives me a profound sense…
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Why I identify as a contemporary Dutch female artist
As a contemporary Dutch female artist, I explore the balance between imagination and reality through magical realism and expressive painting. In this blog, I share my journey, symbols of resilience like the hare and the deer, and why I proudly identify within the context of Dutch contemporary art.
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A Woman and a Hare
About the animals Years ago I made a bunch of sketches of female figures with a hare. And the hare was always this little character, and you can also see it there on that painting: a female figure with a hare. Self-invented fables about Drasper the Hare Drasper the Hare, that was a character my…
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Art Talk Warmond
✨ Art talk during the vernissage at Galerie De Pomp, Warmond – August 2025 ✨ In this video, I take you back to the opening of my exhibition. I talk about the different series I’ve created over the past years: how they came to life, the sources of inspiration behind them, and how my work…
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Galerie de Pomp
Wednesday is the last exhibition day in Warmond. Thank you, Galerie De Pomp, for the warm welcome, the inspiring conversations, and your support with art collecting and art brokerage.Several pieces have found a new owner and a special place, chosen with feeling and heart. I have heard touching stories from buyers and feel truly blessed…
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Italian landscapes
Italian art series “The sunflower stopped being a subject and became a sign. Light. Present, sometimes almost invisible. Sneaky, even. In my versions they hide among everything else, on small supports, painted intensely. That’s where I come home: duality. Strength next to vulnerability. No explanation, but an opening. Presence over perfection.” It was a joyful…
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From Chaos into Surrender
For a long time, I used to make paintings within just a few hours.Now, I can be working on several pieces at once, creating, looking, feeling.Sometimes I am “in conversation” with a work, moving from chaos to surrender as the process unfolds. own freedom What matters to me is that I keep feeling and seeing…
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Inside My Intuitive Painting Process
In the studio – work in progress There’s a quiet buzz in my studio.Most evenings, I find myself working on several pieces at once.Right now, I’m creating a new oil painting, layer by layer,each night returning to see: what has emerged today? soulful painting in Oil This video offers a glimpse into my soulful painting…
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This summer
My life, inspirations, and travel stories Wohoo! This was our Italian time together. I love to share our travel stories.We love the land, the water, the mountains, and the classical buildings that Orta San Giulio offers us. Seeing friends, sharing surf advice, practicing, painting, and exploring each other more deeply. A wonderful time. Family memories…
- How does her artistic process evolve?
Each new series explores different techniques, shifting from oil paint to mixed media, always driven by emotion and curiosity. - Why an artist blog?
The blog is a way to share the stories behind her art, offering visitors a deeper look into her sources of inspiration and creative discoveries.
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“She has a madness that turns every situation into inspiration.” – Karin Melis author and philosopher