Today we’d like to introduce you to Amarildo Ruci.
Hi Amarildo, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My relationship with art began at a very young age. Childhood played a significant role in shaping my artistic sensibilities. From early on, I was drawn to creativity and visual expression, constantly finding ways to translate my thoughts and emotions into tangible forms.
I began formal drawing and art lessons at the age of seven and continued until I was eighteen. After that, there was a pause—four years without creating. There was no specific reason; it just happened. But looking back, I now see that this period of silence was not a break, but a quiet preparation. For an artist, stepping away from creativity can often be a way of getting closer to it—a stillness before the eruption, like a volcano gathering strength beneath the surface.
And then, one moment changed everything. That long-held energy finally exploded into expression, and what had lived inside my soul and mind began to spill onto the canvas.
This phase marked the beginning of a new direction. I started working with a different technique—creating directly with my hands. This intuitive, tactile method allowed for a deeper, more immediate connection between myself and the canvas. The process felt raw, emotional, and unfiltered. The inspiration was powerful, and the work poured out of me rapidly.
Soon after, I curated my first solo exhibition, titled “Traces.” Sharing my art with others for the first time was a deeply meaningful experience. The people around me responded with joy and encouragement, and I felt a renewed sense of purpose. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in my artistic journey.
The next exhibition followed shortly after.
For me, creativity is like swimming in calm waters—until, without warning, a giant wave crashes over you. It might be a wave of love, drama, thoughts, emotions, emptiness, or happiness. Whatever it is, I
swim with it, and transform it into art.
My artistic practice is also rooted in a desire to express philosophical and psychological ideas—often through visual forms that rise from darkness into light, always searching for space and meaning. Over time, I’ve developed a visual language that balances harmony and tension, reality and abstraction. This duality is what continues to define and evolve my identity as an artist.
Since then, my work has been featured in exhibitions around the world.
Most recently, I exhibited at the Artexpo New York art fair, a milestone in a journey that continues to grow, transform, and deepen with every wave of inspiration.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
If the road had been smooth,
perhaps I would have had no art to show.
We each walk our own path—
and the truest wisdom lies in honouring our timing.
I am grateful for mine.
Whether it shaped me,
or I answered it in just the right way,
it led me here.
The greatest struggle is the quiet vow:
to keep going.
To rise, again and again,
even when no one is watching.
It is a beautiful kind of sacrifice—
one I’ve made for my art,
and for the soul within me.
And still, I walk.
The road brings challenges,
but I carry belief like a flame:
in myself,
and in the work I was born to create.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
One of the most distinctive techniques I employ in my artworks is hand-painting—a method that allows for a direct, unfiltered connection between myself and the canvas. This physicality creates an immediate and organic interaction with the medium, enabling spontaneity, fluid motion, and expressive gestures. The touch of my fingers lets me manipulate texture, blend colors dynamically, and build layers with a rhythmic intensity that enhances the emotional depth of each piece. The absence of tools generates a raw, instinctive energy—each movement of my hand becomes part of the composition, making the process deeply personal and immersive.
Beyond technique, my integration of symbolic surrealism adds layers of meaning to my work. Dreamlike imagery, semi-abstract forms, and shifting perspectives transport the viewer into an alternate, often futuristic realm—one where reality and imagination coexist. The interplay of symbolic abstraction, dynamic motion, and contrasting colors constructs a visual narrative that transcends literal interpretation. Figures often emerge from darkness, reaching toward the unknown, while oval relief forms and multifaceted gazes suggest both internal and external searches for meaning. These elements invite viewers to engage on multiple levels, evoking philosophical and psychological reflection.
By merging the raw expressiveness of finger-painting with a surrealist vision, my art offers a harmonious yet thought-provoking experience. The contrast between structured composition and fluid abstraction not only heightens visual impact but also deepens emotional resonance—encouraging the viewer to explore beyond what is seen, to question, reflect, and connect with the unseen layers of human experience.
In addition to paintings, I have created art installations, live performances, and art videos. Sometimes, the canvas is not enough to contain my world or fulfil the depth of my artistic inspiration.
I’ve had the privilege of exhibiting my work in some of the world’s most vibrant cities, including New York, Milan, Miami, Madrid, Berlin, Heidelberg, Barcelona, Cyprus, Istanbul, and more. My journey includes numerous solo exhibitions as well as participation in group shows and international art fairs.
Lately, I have also expanded my creativity into fashion design, inspired by a growing demand from collectors and clients for a more personal connection to my work. Many expressed the desire not only to own my paintings, but to experience them in daily life. This inspired the birth of “AMRU”—a concept of wearable art that allows people to carry and embody the same energy I pour into my canvases. AMRU is more than a fashion line—it is the continuation of a canvas, the extension of a feeling, the embodiment of art in motion.Where canvas meets fabric.
Where emotion becomes form.
Each piece is a reflection—of movement, of meaning, of soul.
Above all, I am most proud of staying true to myself.
That, to me, is the most important thing an artist can be.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
“Among all the moments, I choose the outdoor games with friends and family—full of laughter, light, and connection. They carry the sense of freedom that childhood gives us… a feeling we try to hold onto throughout our entire journey.”
Contact Info:
- Website: www.amarildoruci.myshopify.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amarildoruci?igsh=MWRkNnBsdmhqdWFv&utm_source=qr
- Other: https://www.instagram.com/amarildoshop?igsh=a28ybXJwZHpteThw
