About
Ness Rubey is a conceptual photographer from Austria, who frequently wears flashy socks. In a striking and colorful way, she reveals both the beauty and dissonances of our surroundings and society. Her work often gives an eye-opening approach on topics such as feminism, violence, meat consumption, loneliness or self love. At the same time, Ness doesn’t spare her humorous and quirky view on everyday life.
With her highly aesthetic images, Ness aims to make people look twice and reflect – also outside of art galleries. Therefore, she regularly showcases her photos on public billboards and other unexpected locations.
Contradictions are an important element of Ness Rubey’s imagery: Boldness as well as fragility describe her compelling way of storytelling. The human body, bespoke and everyday objects, in addition to immaculate lighting and minimal retouching are important ingredients of her visual language.
In 2019, judged by world-renowned photographers including Oliviero Toscani, Ness was chosen among talents from all over Europe to be part of Sky Arte’s Master of Photography.
Since then, her work was awarded with several art prizes such as the Reclaim Award or the Tokio International Photo Award. Her art was featured in national and international exhibitions such as the Vienna Photo Award Exhibition, the Lentos Kunstmuseum in Linz or the CICA Museum in South Korea.
“Ness Rubey’s art is an invitation to join an unexpected wonderland.”