Oil painting Portrait of a girl Ruby Annam Butt

№Butt 16

Bold and luminous, Ruby explores richness of colour and material. The work sits between still life and symbolism — a study of desire, vitality, and presence

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Portrait of a girl Ruby"
* ARTISTS: Annam Butt
* SIZE: 50x60 cm/'19.68x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Annam Butt is a traditionally trained artist whose practice spans figurative painting, narrative still-lifes, and explorations of the Orient, often working directly from life. Subtle influences of her British Pakistani heritage weave through her work, alongside her fascination with antiquities and items, which she collects from her travels and incorporates into her compositions to build layered narratives.

She was awarded the De Laszlo Scholarship consecutively in 2018 and 2019, an opportunity that deepened her craft and introduced her to the works of the Orientalists—an encounter that sparked her enduring interest in representation in all its forms. Her collaborations include projects with the Royal Academy of Arts and Leighton House, as well as talks atSoho House and other institutions.Education and community-building are central to her practice.

Annam Co-founded Big TurtleStudio where she teaches, hosts workshops, and fosters a supportive environment for artists. The community she has helped build there has become a thriving platform, with members going on to achieve significant recognition of their own. As an artist, Annam is committed to creating spaces that are kind, inclusive, and inspiring—places where both creativity and community can flourish.

Education:

London Fine Art Studio: September 2018 - 2022

September 2017-2022 Charlie Pickard: January 2022- August 2022

Professional Experience:

Royal Academy Sketch Club, November, 2024.

Royal Academy Drop in, November 2024.

Soho house artist workshop and talk:

portraiture in charcoal, March 2024.

Tutor at London fine art studio since 2019-2022.

Workshops and summer courses at London Fine Art Studio.

Leighton House workshop 2019-2022.

Assisting Dulwich art group.

Rembrandt workshop.

Private Tuition

Artist Assistant:

Felica Forte workshop - 2020

Jill hooper workshop/ artist assistant 2019-current

Awards:

DeLaszlo Scholarship 2018-2019 (awarded 3 times)

Residency:

The earth Vision 2023

Exhibitions:

The RBA RISING STARS Exhibition - 2020

Riverside Views Exhibition - 2022

Tom Cox - September 4th - October 3rd 2022

Cicek Gallery - October 19 2022

Mall Gallery - Group Show- ING Disconcerning eye 2022

Soho sq - Last Minute January 19 2023

Delaszlo Scholar - Green&Stone: February 2023

The earth vision end of residency show - March 2023

Cicek Gallery Art Fair - July 2023

Other Lands- Green&stone September 2023

Cicek Gallery - All great Ideas Start in a Garage - October 2023

Cicek Gallery - Portraiture Revitalised January 2024

Mall Gallery - Pastel Society January 2024

Mall Gallery - Royal Society of British Artists February 2024

Cicek Gallery- Blossom exhibition May 2024