Peter Ruting currently is working on a project called "Birthday Presents". For this project, he would like to invitate you to become part of his art. The first presents have arrived! Lithographs for sale Two photographs have emerged from the project so far, and are for sale as a lithographic print. They are printed in a limited, numbered edition of 300. The size of the lithographic picture is 37,5 x 50 cm. ( 14.75 x 19.70 inch). A clear instruction for framing is included. You can own one of these photographs by Peter Ruting for US$ 190.- plus postage. Send an e-mail with your request to peter@ruting.com or click here to contact us. Birthday present 1 In a recent interview Peter Ruting tells us about the project: "This is the first photograph of a series of twelve which I've planned to make. Let me try to explain. From my friend Jan de Melker I got a beautiful piece of raw glass for my birthday, which he had once found in the Czech Republic. Jan knew my work and figured I would be able to do something with it. About one year later Jan passed away and I was left with a feeling that I should do something with the glass he had given me. Then the picture emerged and consequently I got the idea for the series "Birthday Presents". Actually the oil can was a birthday present too, from my sister. I'm very grateful for the inspiration they gave me." Birthday present 2 The second birthday present that inspired me I received from my youngest daughter Annelot. Though for years I hadn't made photographs of bottles, this piece was too beautiful to neglect. After finishing the delicious content, cognac, it seemed its package was more valuable. The bottle was perfect for this beautiful photograph. The black and white cardboard in the arrangement I found as part of a box in a store in Cologne.   For collectors A special arrangement is available for collectors to assure the purchase of the complete collection. We have 50 options available to obtain a print of each of the twelve birthday present photographs. The collectors will receive an honorable mentioned on this site and in the upcoming book. To obtain one of the 50 options, please write or fax your request to the following address.