Born in Glasgow, Rugman moved to London in 1996 to study at Chelsea Art College, and has been an active professional artist in London for over 20 years. A graphic artist by trade his early roots are in the commercial art world and fashion industry, influenced by vintage 50’s Americana, punk, skater, and biker culture.
Rugman's art has been exhibited internationally - in solo shows such as Saatchi Gallery's “Sister, Mother" and groundbreaking group exhibitions Cans Festival 1 and 2, alongside some of the world’s leading urban contemporary artists.