Ru Knox is a British visual artist based in London, whose practice evolved from classical portraiture to immersive, abstract figurative painting. Originally trained in architectural interior design and academic oil painting in Italy, he began his career fulfilling private portrait commissions and exhibiting in respected venues like Mall Galleries and the Rijksmuseum. Seeking more creative freedom, he completed an MFA at City & Guilds in 2019, and his MA show led to his debut solo exhibition "Rapture" at Waluso Gallery in Hackney. Since then, he has become known for his expressive, large-scale works that blend semi-figurative and abstract forms, exploring the boundary between waking and dreaming, particularly through the exploration of hypnagogic and hypnopompic states. His dynamic canvases have featured in prestigious group and solo shows such as "Art in the Age of Now" at Fulham Town Hall and "Palimpsest" at Graffik Gallery and he's exhibited internationally, including a recent New York show with Guerin Projects. Knox's work is rooted in emotional resonance, aiming to stir viewers into their own subconscious memories and narratives, merging structure and spontaneity for richly evocative experiences.

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