Cecilia Ruiz is an illustrator and graphic designer whose work delves into the elusive nature of memory and its impact on identity. Through her distinctive visual style, she explores how fragmented recollections shape our understanding of ourselves and the world. Ruiz's art invites contemplation on the subjective experience of time and the personal construction of reality. Her creations are both visually captivating and intellectually stimulating.
Drawing from her own experiences, Ruiz weaves a heartfelt narrative that emphasizes the importance of cherishing memories amidst life's distractions. This personal tale encourages young readers to reflect on what truly matters, making it a relatable and meaningful read. The book features vibrant full-color illustrations that enhance the storytelling, inviting children to engage with the message visually and emotionally.
Praise for The Book of Extraordinary Deaths: Ruiz's sinister selections and quirky technique add up to a delightfully morbid foray into history. -Publishers Weekly This slender, magnificent book is about the central tragedy of human existence, the dreadful final reckoning to which all flesh is heir. It's an absolute hoot. -Gene Weingarten, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist Praise for Cecilia Ruiz's The Book of Memory Gaps: Cecilia Ruiz offers a darkly humorous but warmhearted account of various memory errors and disorders....The illustrations-lovely and quirky-manage to both depict a snapshot in time while also conveying memory's ephemeral, transient nature.-Bruce Poulsen Ph.D., PsychologyToday.com Read[s] like Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies if it were written by Dr. Oliver Sacks....a quaint, beautifully designed little book with wonderful art.-MentalFloss.com