My life could perhaps be described in thirds – the first 1/3 being my upbringing in Australia, the second 1/3 my life as an artist in New York City, USA, and the final 1/3 of my life back to my Aussie homeland.
If you are reading this – you have touched my life and I am grateful.
And if you want to know the why’s and wherefore’s of my move back to Melbourne, Australia the link is below
RUTH MARSHALL - Public Artist & Community-Based Public Art Consultant 
Ruth, it has been such a long time, but it so wonderful to see you here again and I am in awe with all of your artwork and community outreach. I wish you well on the next 1/3 of your life and am a little bit jealous of the next neighborhood that gets to have you add your color and humor to it’s fabric.
…You can take the girl out of the Bronx, but you can’t take the Bronx out of the girl…
Thank you for making our Borough a better place. We will miss you.
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Thanks so much Sara for your kind words! Yes, the Bronx is knitted into my soul, lol! Ruth
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Dear Ruth,
Thank you for teaching me how to crochet especially the slip knot as the basic start. Lol!!! It has been a fun, learning experience for me, going to all of your classes n finally making a few bags!! You are a great instructor! So glad I met u!! I wish u the best in all your endeavors!! Ill miss u here in the Bronx, with all the projects you had. But we’ll still have a “peace” of you with the art installation at the community garden n now Loreto park. Take care n keep in touch. I’d love to hear about your future projects. Safe travels dear!
your student,
Darlene
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I adore you and your work. I am so grateful to have been part of your second 1/3 and look forward to connecting in new ways in the third 1/3 of our lives. xxx Always, – L
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Yes, wouldn’t it be great to do something together again! XX Ruth
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Ruth, my times with you were never dull. Now you will be exciting and inspiring people in Australia! I wish you the best and loads of happiness in the next 1/3 of your adventure.
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Hi Jeannie, my first supervisor at the Bronx Zoo, boy did I learn a lot from you! I will never forget the first day I met you, leading me down the secret Snow Leopard trail at the back of the exhibit shop – I was, and still am, in awe of your talents! Ruth
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Hi Ruth, I’ve enjoyed taking your class and being in a class with you. I wish you all the best and all the happiness back home. We’ll still claim you as a Bronxite, though! Frances
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