David Ruth Art
American, b. 1951
David Ruth is an Oakland, California based glass sculptor that has been making large-scale cast glass sculptures and architectural features for over 30 years. Often featuring bright colors and contrasting polished surfaces with rough textures, the work has been featured in architecture, museums, and in galleries around the world. He holds degrees in History from University of California at Santa Cruz and glass from California College of the Arts. Over the years he has taught various workshops and classes in glass techniques and is considered an innovator in glass casting.to
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Artist: David Ruth
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cloud Study #2', 2017 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study #2 is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white and black painterly brush...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Vela', 1995 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Vela' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. This part of the series was inspired by astronomy and the distant galaxies and s...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Malaita 3', 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Malaita 3' is a contemporary cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from the Chill Project Series. The series is one of David's first explorations in casting natural forms in natural gl...
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2010s Contemporary David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Pura Gede', 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Pura Gede' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space & Standing Stones series. It features painterly brush...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Mandul', 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Mandul' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space & Standing Stones series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Reao', 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Reao' is a contemporary cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from the Chill Project Series. This sculpture made from of soda glass then mixed with cobalt to create the blue color. The...
Category
2010s Contemporary David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space', 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Untitled', c. 1990's by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Faanui, 2023 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Faanui' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. David wanted to capture pictorial quality of his previous cast internal pieces,...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Abstract Glass Sculpture, 'Thiba', 1992 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Thiba' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It is made by heating the glass and then hand working it into form. The main col...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Abstract Glass Sculpture, 'Alcaid', 1992 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Alcaid' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It is made by heating the glass and then hand working it into form. The main co...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Abstract Glass Sculpture, 'Alcor', 1992 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Alcor' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It is made by heating the glass and then hand working it into form. The main col...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
David Ruth art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic David Ruth art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Ruth in glass, metal, stainless steel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large David Ruth art, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. David Ruth art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $100,000, while the average work can sell for $15,750.