ABOUT + CV

Ruby Stevens (they/she) is an artist living and working in Meanjin, Brisbane.

Through a feminist, queer and neurodiverse lens, Ruby Stevens’ concept-led practice often utilises irony, exaggeration and juxtaposed gender binaries, inviting a consideration of social hierarchies. Their work is often realised as kinetic sculpture, as well as photographic and video work.

Stevens creates assemblages where purpose isn’t achieved or is not immediately apparent. Utilising the inclination to anthropomorphise kinetic and moving objects, sculptures themselves act as performing bodies. Through failure to achieve purpose, Stevens’ works question if a focus on ‘productive’ output when determining social worth, is detrimental to neurodiverse and disabled individuals. In doing so, Stevens seeks to celebrate alternate ways of working and being.

Instagram – @rbystvns

email – rubyfd.stev@gmail.com