Milton Ruiz

Milton David Ruiz, a Colombian-born artist and designer now based in Little Rock, AR, has cultivated a diverse artistic journey driven by his unwavering passion for creativity. Graduating with honors from the Columbus College of Art & Design in 2002 and later from the automotive design program at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in 2009, Milton's educational foundation underscores his commitment to artistic exploration.
During the formative years of his career, Milton honed his design skills and gained valuable experience as a subcontractor, working on projects for renowned companies such as Cartoon Network's Adult Swim and Procter & Gamble. His expertise extended to automotive design, where he designed concept autonomous vehicles for the U.S Army's TARDEC division and crafted automotive exterior and interior concepts for Ford Motor Company, among others.
Milton's journey as an industrial designer has significantly influenced his evolution as a fine artist. As a lead industrial designer, he developed housewares and earned multiple patents for his innovations. This path exposed him to the dynamics of outsourcing, the emergence of virtual offices, and the profound impact of technology on contemporary society. These experiences have intricately shaped his artistic perspective, inspiring him to explore and challenge the intricate relationship between technology and human existence.
Milton's artwork has been showcased in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide including the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, MI, the Museums & Galleries Queensland in QLD, Australia, and the M2 Gallery in Little Rock, AR, to name a few. His adept integration of high-end technologies blurs the boundaries between analog and digital, virtual and physical, and mass production and customization. His work delves into the complexities and anxieties that arise from living in an exponentially advancing, technology-dependent world, inviting viewers to contemplate the evolving relationship between humans and technology.