Mark Ruwedel

American, born 1954

Explore selected works

See all 145 works of art
The image shows a monochromatic view of a rustic structure in the center of the frame, seen from a frontal perspective. The horizon is low, revealing a flat landscape extending into the distance with faint mountain silhouettes against the sky. The textured style creates a hazy effect, with deep grays and blacks dominating the color palette. The weathered building stands out against the desolate surroundings, contributing to the stark ambiance.
Mark Ruwedel, Dusk #92, 2013, photogravure, Gift of the Gallery Luisotti, Santa Monica, CA, 2017.186.1

Dusk #92

Mark Ruwedel · 2013 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2017.186.1
The image shows a small, weathered building in a grassy field with a flat horizon in the background. The building is aged, with a rectangular shape and a pitched roof. The entrance is partially open, revealing darkness inside. Nearby stands a smaller, similarly aged structure. The color palette is monochrome, with various shades of gray emphasizing texture and contrast. The scene conveys a sense of desolation and abandonment.
Mark Ruwedel, California Valley, 2011, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Divola, 2015.128.12

California Valley

Mark Ruwedel · 2011 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.128.12
The image shows a ground-level view of a solitary, worn-down building with a damaged side wall. The building is centered within the frame, while the horizon is slightly above the midline, featuring a desolate landscape meeting the sky. A distant landform is visible on the horizon. The scene uses a monochromatic palette of grays and browns. Debris and scattered objects are seen on the ground. The sky is overcast with a subtle texture that complements the building and surroundings.
Mark Ruwedel, Antelope Valley, 2010, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2012.47.4

Antelope Valley

Mark Ruwedel · 2010 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.47.4
The image shows a two-story abandoned building in a desert-like landscape, with mountains in the distance. The building has a garage and boarded-up windows. The sky is vast and open, with a low horizon. The scene is in black and white, creating a somber atmosphere. Power lines extend from a pole near the building. Sparse vegetation and rocks can be seen around the building, emphasizing the barren terrain.
Mark Ruwedel, Salton City, 2010, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2012.47.5

Salton City

Mark Ruwedel · 2010 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.47.5
The image displays an eye-level view of an abandoned house in a desolate, arid landscape. The horizon is low, with sparse desert vegetation spread out across a flat expanse. A wooden utility pole is visible to the left. The central focus is on the neglected structure that shows signs of wear and damage. The sky is overcast, casting a muted light. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray. The photo is sharply focused, emphasizing the texture of the weathered timber and dry ground around the house.
Mark Ruwedel, Wonder Valley, 2008, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Divola, 2015.128.3

Wonder Valley

Mark Ruwedel · 2008 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.128.3
The image shows a small, dilapidated structure made of cinder blocks with a wooden roof in an expansive, flat landscape. The structure is deteriorated with walls riddled with holes and a partially collapsed roof. Sparse vegetation and distant mountains are visible along the horizon, providing depth to the arid landscape. The ground nearby is dry and cracked with scrubby plants. The color palette is grayscale, emphasizing the contrast between the weathered structure and the empty landscape.
Mark Ruwedel, Antelope Valley, 2008, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Divola, 2015.128.4

Antelope Valley

Mark Ruwedel · 2008 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.128.4
The image depicts an abandoned structure in a barren desert landscape. The building is partially dilapidated, with missing sections of the roof and walls. The background shows a mountain range in the distance. The overall color scheme is monochromatic, with black, white, and grey tones dominating. The composition is minimalistic, emphasizing light contrast and linear elements. Desert vegetation surrounds the building, and an old metal frame is on the sandy ground nearby.
Mark Ruwedel, Wonder Valley, 2008, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Divola, 2015.128.7

Wonder Valley

Mark Ruwedel · 2008 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.128.7
The image shows a derelict structure in an arid landscape. The horizon is low, with scrubland meeting distant mountains against a gray sky. The building appears decayed and abandoned, with missing walls. The scene is monochrome, with varying shades of gray. The immediate area features rough bushes, leading to a barren landscape.
Mark Ruwedel, Antelope Valley, 2008, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2012.47.3

Antelope Valley

Mark Ruwedel · 2008 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.47.3
The image displays a small weathered house seen from the front. A stone path leads to a wire gate near the house entrance. The yard has scattered rocks and a sandy surface. The house has a worn facade. A boundary fence surrounds the property, and a wooden shed is visible to the left. In the background, low hills or mountains are seen against a vast sky. The image is in black and white, accentuating the textures and details of the environment and the house.
Mark Ruwedel, Lucerne Valley, 2008, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Divola, 2015.128.9

Lucerne Valley

Mark Ruwedel · 2008 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.128.9
The image shows a dilapidated structure in an arid landscape. The roof is intact, while the walls are missing, revealing the interior. Debris is scattered around. There are tire tracks and rough terrain in the foreground. Distant mountains form a jagged silhouette against the sky. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray to convey the starkness of the setting.
Mark Ruwedel, Antelope Valley, 2008, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Divola, 2015.128.10

Antelope Valley

Mark Ruwedel · 2008 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.128.10

You may also like

Video:  Conversations with Artists: Mark Ruwedel