Brad & Sundie Ruppert

Brad and Sundie Ruppert have a fascination with texture and the need to innovate by creating unique mixed media sculptures.

Their most recent body of work gives new life to perhaps the oldest textile used today, fur felt, specifically, the remnants trimmed from the brims of felt hats. They have developed a process of cutting, bending and layering the intricate felt pieces over carved wood, creating incredible contemporary designs.

Their creative innovations are part of many private and public collections that include Epic Systems Corporation in Wisconsin. They have received multiple awards at juried art shows including Best of Show Mixed Media, MMoCA Art Fair on the Square and a juror’s award from Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival. They have also had the honor of exhibiting at Denver’s Cherry Creek Arts Festival and the New Orleans Jazz Festival.