Sterling  Ruby's Basin Theology/Butterfly Wreck, 2013, is a prime example of the artist's work in clay. The sculpture exemplifies his exuberant response to materials and his sense of play that resonates throughout his practice in the medium. Ruby responds to the properties of clay and glaze and the accidents inherent in their use, often exposing and exploiting these very mishaps in the final artwork. His clay sculptures are found in many museum collections worldwide and are exhibited widely, including the 2014 Whitney Biennial, where this work was first shown.

Source: News, Oct Nove Dec 2018