Ruby, Sterling | Curving (Tree), 2006 — available on Composition Gallery

1 work in 5 parts with frames. Chromogenic print. Each 35 x 35 Inches. Framed by the artist.

Five nearly square panels, each framed in raw wood, hang together as one work, their surfaces covered in dense, scratched and gouged markings — tangled scrawls, half-legible letters, and scored diagonal lines that recall bark stripped by a knife or graffiti carved into a tree trunk. Rendered as chromogenic photographs rather than drawings, the images blur the line between photographic document and abstract mark-making. Spread across five separate frames, the work behaves like a fractured photograph of a single surface, each panel a close-up fragment of the same restless, carved-over texture.

Sterling Ruby (American/Dutch, 1972) is a contemporary artist known for his diverse practice encompassing ceramics, painting, sculpture, and textiles. His work often explores themes of American culture, violence, and social issues, challenging traditional artistic boundaries. Ruby's pieces are featured in major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art and the Tate Modern.

Sterling Ruby

Curving (Tree), 2006

Name: Curving (Tree), 2006
SKU: 17678
Price: 29250.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

C-Print

C-PrintA C-type print, also known as a chromogenic print, is a photographic print made from a color negative or slide. The print is created on chromogenic paper, which contains three emulsion layers, each sensitized to a different primary color. After exposure, the paper is processed in a series of chemical baths, where each layer reacts to the chemicals to produce the final image. C-type prints are known for their rich color depth and are widely used in fine art and commercial photography.

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Edition of 3

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1 work in 5 parts with frames. Chromogenic print. Each 35 x 35 Inches. Framed by the artist.

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I started painting again when I saw this.
- Sterling Ruby

Sterling Ruby (b. 1972 Germany, raised in the USA) is an American contemporary artist known for his diverse and multidisciplinary practice, which includes sculpture, painting, ceramics, video, and textiles. Ruby’s work is characterized by its exploration of themes such as violence, aggression, and the decay of societal structures, often expressed through raw, heavily layered, and tactile surfaces. His sculptures, which range from massive, monolithic forms to more fragmented and chaotic pieces, frequently use materials like urethane, steel, and ceramics to evoke a sense of instability and impermanence. Ruby is also known for his large-scale paintings that often incorporate spray paint, graffiti-like elements, and bold colors, reflecting influences from street culture, punk aesthetics, and art history. His practice blurs the lines between high and low culture, creating a dialogue between craft, fine art, and industrial production. Ruby’s work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide, and he is considered one of the most important artists of his generation, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art through his innovative use of materials and themes

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