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 #6
, 2017 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study #6 is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white, yellow and black painterly brushstroke formations in g...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Design for Light
, c. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Light
, c. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture,
Cinnabar
, 2023 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Cinnabar' 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 gla...
Category
2010s Contemporary David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Thoughts About The World Underwater
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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture,
Geologic Editions #9
, 2018 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Please allow a three month turnaround time for piece to be made.
About the Geologic Editions:
The Geologic Editions are studies for Colorado Cascade Mural. David pieced together bit...
Category
2010s Contemporary David Ruth Art
Materials
Bronze
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, Acrylic, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for form
, C. 2007 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Fire Series
, C. 1996 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
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture,
Cloud Study #5
, 2017 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study #5 is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white, yellow and black painterly brushstroke formations in g...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Fire Spirit
, 1992 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 Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, C. 1995 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
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, c. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Designs for Light
, c. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Cast Paper Sculpture,
Ross
, 2023 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Please allow a two month turnaround time for this piece to be made.
About Cast Paper In David's words:
“One thread running through my work is a connection to nature. Casting natur...
Category
2010s Contemporary David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Design for Light
, c. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Cast Paper Sculpture,
Honaunau
, 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Please allow a two month turnaround time for this piece to be made.
This particular cast paper is sculpture is taken from lava fields located on Hawaii as well as ice from Palmer S...
Category
2010s Contemporary David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Design for Light
, C. 1997 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
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, 2009 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, C. 2005 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture,
Sampalan
, 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Sampalan' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. David fused various colored glass to create a layered, suspended, and vibran...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Cast Paper Sculpture,
Babb
, 2023 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Please allow a two month turnaround time for this piece to be made.
About Cast Paper In David's words:
“One thread running through my work is a connection to nature. Casting natur...
Category
2010s Contemporary David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Design for Light
, c. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Design for Space
, 2003 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Light
, c. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture,
Sanawa
, 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Sanawa' is a contemporary abstract glass by artist David Ruth. Created in 2008, it was a piece in a series about the David's views on the American invasion of Iraq.
"In 2005, a fe...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Steel
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Design for Space
, C. 1998 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 Watercolor Painting,
Fire Series
, C. 1996 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 Watercolor Painting,
Fire Series
, C. 1992 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,
Al Safi
, 1993 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Al Safi' 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 an...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Fire Series
, C. 1998 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,
Altair
, 1993 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Altair' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. David fused various colored glass to create a layered, suspended, and vibrant ...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Space, C. 2005 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Space, C. 2005 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture,
Cloud Study #1
, 2017 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study #1 is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white and blue in painterly brushstroke formations in glass c...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Space, C. 2005 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture, C. 2005 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, C. 2008 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Thought About 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 Space
, C. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture,
Cloud Study: Fence
, 2013 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study: House is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white and blue painterly brushstroke formations in glass ...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture,
Dar Zubi
, 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Dar Zubi' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Darfur series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called trails. These trails are...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture,
Baquba
, 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Baquba' is a contemporary abstract glass by artist David Ruth. Created in 2008, it was a piece in a series about the David's views on the American invasion of Iraq.
"In 2005, a fe...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Steel
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture,
Ha
apai
, 2013 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Ha'apai' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called trails. Trails ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture,
Kulaykili
, 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Kulaykili' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Darfur series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called trails. These trails ar...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture,
Al Okab
, 1993 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Al Okab' 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 an...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture,
Azair
, 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Azair' is a contemporary abstract glass by artist David Ruth. Created in 2008, it was a piece in a series about the David's views on the American invasion of Iraq.
"In 2005, a few...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture,
Cloud Study #4
, 2017 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study #4 is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white, yellow and black painterly...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Red and Yellow Vase, Contemporary Blown Glass Sculpture by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Red and Yellow Vase
David Ruth, American
Date: 1989
Blown Glass, Signed and dated
Size: 7.5 x 4.25 x 3 in. (19.05 x 10.8 x 7.62 cm)
Category
1980s Abstract David Ruth Art
Materials
Blown Glass
Multicolor Brown Vase, Contemporary Blown Glass Sculpture by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Multicolor Brown Vase
David Ruth, American
Date: circa 1981
Blown Glass, Signed
Size: 8.5 x 3.25 x 3.25 in. (21.59 x 8.26 x 8.26 cm)
Category
1980s Abstract David Ruth Art
Materials
Blown Glass
Pink Ice, Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pink Ice
David Ruth, American
Portfolio: Sea Passage Series
Date: 1980
Cast Glass, Signed
Edition of AP
Size: 9 x 4 x 5 in. (22.86 x 10.16 x 12.7 cm)
Category
1980s Abstract David Ruth Art
Materials
Glass
Red and Black Vase, Contemporary Blown Glass Sculpture by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Red and Black Vase
David Ruth, American
Blown Glass, Signed
Size: 10 x 3.25 x 3.25 in. (25.4 x 8.26 x 8.26 cm)
Category
1980s Abstract David Ruth Art
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, c. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, c. 2008 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Space, C. 2000
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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, C. 2000 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, C. 2007 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Sculpture
, 2005 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting,
Design for Space
, C. 2005 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
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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.