Ruth is an artist based in Sheffield, UK. Her practise explores ways of knowing and the systems and infrastructures including governance and policy. Researching alongside people 'in the know' the work manifests as events, video works, publications & exhibitions.

She has exhibited, performed and screened work nationally and internationally. In 2020 she began The Sheffield Wheat Experiment, re-imagining alternative grain economies through hand growing, harvesting and processing a population wheat for & of Sheffield.

In 2016-20, commissioned by Arts Catalyst, she worked with the water authorities and communities, organisations to create Towards A Common Waters Policy. In 2024 she was in residence in the Department for Education, UK Government exploring the role of schooling in a time of collapse. She is currently showing a two screen video installation 'A Measure of Care' at Harris Museum, Preston.