Boo Ritson was born in Surrey, and previously worked as an advertising art director in London. She studied Fine Art at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, and graduated in 2002 (with a first). She is currently living in Chesham and working full time in her studio. She exhibited in 'Notably' at the Pump House, Battersea in 2002. She is currently preparing for an exhibition at Raid Projects in Los Angeles, and will also be taking part in 'Fly Pitch', a series of one-day exhibitions in Brixton.