Ruth Bloch Art
Israeli, b. 1951
Sculptor Ruth Bloch encapsulates the grace, beauty and emotional depth of the human form while exploring the themes of femininity, family and companionship. Her curvilinear and minimalist bronze sculptures echo the works of such revered artists as Jean Arp, Alberto Giacometti and Henry Moore.
Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 into a creative family. Her mother, a ceramic artist, and father, a musician, encouraged her artistic inclinations as a child. Later, Bloch studied painting at the Avni Institute of Art and Design in Tel Aviv and then took courses in psychology in the United States.
Although she trained as a painter, Bloch’s early sculptural works demonstrated innate talent and skill. Inspired by the fluid lines and delicacy of Moore’s work and the textured patinas and elongated forms created by Giacometti, Bloch developed her own unique contemporary style. Her slender figurative and nude sculptures often depict intimate relationships, as seen in Kiss, Flying with 3 Balloons, Couple in a Window and Long Figures. Other works such as Mother and Child on Bench and Dialogue portray the loving interactions of family, while her curving bronze sculpture Lady Moon captures the essence of feminine sensuality.
Bloch’s sculptures have been exhibited around the world, including at Art Miami, the Cafmeyer Gallery in Knokke-Heist, Belgium and Galerie Vivendi in Paris.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Ruth Bloch’s sculptures.
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Artist: Ruth Bloch
Dealer: The Englishman Fine Art
Together Again, edition 13 of 50
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ruth Bloch Art
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Bronze
Smart Couple with Blue Hat
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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2010s Realist Ruth Bloch Art
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Smart Couple with Red Hat
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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2010s Realist Ruth Bloch Art
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On the Fence, edition 3 of 25
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ruth Bloch Art
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Bronze
Torso, Bronze Sculpture, Edition 6 of 15
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ruth Bloch Art
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Lady Moon, edition 4 of 15
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ruth Bloch Art
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Smart Couple Sitting
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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2010s Realist Ruth Bloch Art
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Timidity, Edition 2 of 50
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ruth Bloch Art
Man on Stool, Bronze Sculpture - Edition 7 of 25
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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High Rise, Edition 6 of 15
By Ruth Bloch
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ruth Bloch Art
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