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Elaine Rutherford

Elaine Rutherford
Biography

Elaine Rutherford grew up in Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. She studied drawing and painting at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee before moving to the United Stated in 1992 to undertake her graduate work at New Mexico State University. The vibrant arts community and support for the arts in Minnesota precipitated her move to Minneapolis in 1996 where she still lives and work. She is a member of Rosalux Gallery in Minneapolis and has exhibited extensively in North America and Europe. Her work is help in various public and private collections. Elaine has been a member of the art faculty at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University since 1998.

Education
  • BFA, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Scotland
  • MFA, New Mexico State University. Las Cruces, New Mexico
Teaches

Painting, Drawing, Book Arts, 2D Design

Personal Work
Abstract artwork depicting a stormy sky with swirling, cloud-like formations. The colors are moody and dark, with shades of grey, brown, and green. Wispy, intricate lines weave through the clouds, creating a sense of motion and turmoil. A strip of green land is visible at the bottom.
A painting depicts a turbulent sea with dark, swirling waves under a cloudy, overcast sky. The water appears agitated, with a mix of green and gray hues reflecting the stormy atmosphere. The distant horizon blends into the sky, creating a sense of infinity.
A misty, empty road stretches into the distance, flanked by barely visible telephone poles. The left side fades into the fog, while the right side features a strip of clear, wavy blue water, creating a stark contrast.