Ruth Le Roux is an abstract painter whose work explores the quiet power and presence of the natural world. Through simplified forms, she distills the essence of mountains, rocks, plants, and water—capturing their beauty, movement, and energy. Each piece unfolds in two layers: the first painted expressively and intuitively, the second consisting of restrained, meditative marks. The result is a layered, atmospheric composition—inviting viewers into a world that feels both grounded and dreamlike—a place to disappear into.

Le Roux’s connection to nature began in childhood, hiking alone in the mountains of Stellenbosch, South Africa, though the mountains she paints are not tied to a single place. They evoke a kind of everywhere—and nowhere. Her early interest in woodcut techniques, developed during high school, still resonates in the carved quality of her mark-making.

Le Roux’s work has been featured in numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, and is held in private and public collections worldwide.