Art Gallery
THE DEBORAH C. HORNE GALLERY
On exhibit in The Deborah C. Horne Gallery
Artist Caimen Ruff
Caimen L. Ruff, MA, EdD is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 30 years of creative practice, she brings a vibrant, expressive style to both fine art and surface design. Caimen holds a BS in Interior Design, a Master’s in Sustainable Building Design, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. After a career in higher education teaching art and design, she now devotes herself fully to her work through Simple Vision Studio, her creative platform for sharing bold, textured, and emotionally resonant art. Her work spans media including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, Prismacolor, and digital design. Caimen’s art is frequently featured in gallery shows, and select works are available as original pieces or on fine art merchandise through platforms like Fine Art America.
Artist Statement
Art is how I make sense of the world—how I process beauty, complexity, and emotion. I’m drawn to vibrant colors, layered textures, and the kind of depth that can only come from letting go of perfection. I work across many media—watercolor, ink, Prismacolor, digital, and more—because each material has its own voice, and I love the challenge of listening to it.
I create both abstract and representational works, but I find abstraction especially rewarding. It pushes me creatively, opening up unexpected paths to expression. Live music often fuels my process, infusing rhythm and spontaneity into my compositions. Whether I’m working on a large canvas, a digital pattern, or a mixed-media piece, I aim to create art that invites curiosity, joy, and reflection.
Simple Vision Studio is my creative home—my way of sharing something joyful, soulful, and honest with the world.
All proceeds above gallery fees goes to help people in need.
Be Our Next Exhibit
The Colonial Center for the Performing Arts has several gallery spaces available for exhibitions and displays. All artwork is shown on easels, free-standing pedestals, or hanging systems. Applications are currently being accepted for future showings.
Complete the Application Form and send it to The Colonial Center at the following address. You may also send by email. Please call for more details.
The Colonial Center
Attn: Karen Terry
220 South Mecklenburg Avenue
South Hill, Virginia 23970
(434) 262-4170
karenterryart@outlook.com
The Art Galleries are open for free public viewing from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and during all Colonial Center public performance events.
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The Colonial Center
220 South Mecklenburg Avenue
South Hill, Virginia 23970
(434) 262-4170
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