
Ruby Burns

Cannibal Hungry
Acrylic Painting and Charcoal
42 cm x 59.4 cm2024
A portrait of the Cannibal YBUR.


Cannibal Resting
Acrylic Painting and Charcoal
42 cm x 59.4 cm
2024
A portrait of the Cannibal YBUR.


A Little Bit About The Artist
A Statement From The Artist
My practices explores themes of monstrosity and the abject through the lens of femininity, specifically what I feel is my own transgressive femininity. This transgressive identity is represented through my cannibal alter ego, a better, hungrier version of myself who rather than be afraid of her excessive consumption revels in it. I utilise paintings, drawings and my own writing to bring her to into our world.
Whats your favourite monster and why?
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My favourite monster is the werewolf, as I like the idea of embracing the animalistic side of yourself.​
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Do you like scary movies? And if so which ones?
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​I love scary movies, my favourites are horror comedies like Jennifer's body or really any that feature a monstrous woman.
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What’s the biggest influence on your work?​
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Literature and films, I'm really into media that features a monstrous woman who wins or is celebrated.