Rupy Tut preserves traditional methods of making pigments and paper, creating delicate works inspired by Indian miniature painting and calligraphy. Her practice is process-driven and includes personal meditation on the nuances of hybrid identity, belonging, and cyclical time. Engaging with the histories embedded in her forms and materials, Tut weaves contemporary images and references into a centuries-old visual language, guiding viewers to see connections between past and present.

As a descendant of refugees and a first generation immigrant, Tut’s experiences of movement, loss, and resilience are foundational to her creative process. She aims to create work that both respects its specific cultural lineage and embraces open, relatable themes for all audiences.

Rupy C. Tut lives and works in Oakland, California. Her work has been presented through exhibitions and talks at the de Young Museum, San Francisco; Asian Art Museum, San Francisco; London City Hall; Stanford University; The Peel Art Gallery and Museum Archives, Toronto; and a solo exhibition Rupy C. Tut: A Recipe for Brown Skin at the Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara.