Ruby Silvious is internationally recognized for her innovative approach to art which uses everyday materials as her canvas. She gained recognition for her 363 Days of Tea project, where she transformed emptied-out tea bags into miniature works of art for 363 consecutive days. Her artwork, including her tea bag paintings inspired by her travels around the world, has been featured in numerous publications including CNN Travel, Vogue Italia, Cosmopolitan China, Disney Malaysia, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, North American Review, National Geographic Kids, Good Morning America/ABC News, and the internationally syndicated Ripley’s Believe it or Not. Silvious was educated in the U.S. and Asia; she currently lives in New York’s Hudson Valley. She wants viewers to keep an open mind and think beyond the boundaries of what they may consider traditional art.