Central Pacific

1994

Mark Ruwedel

Associated Names
Mark Ruwedel

Artist, American, born 1954

The image shows a narrow passage between two tall rock formations. The horizon is visible in the distance where the gap between the rocks narrows and allows a view of the sky. There is no distinct boundary between the land and the sky, as the rocky surfaces blend into the clear sky. The rocks have a mix of sharp edges and loose stones, with shadows accentuating their ruggedness. Sparse vegetation, including patches of grass and low shrubs, is scattered around the rocks. The grayscale palette creates a stark and rugged atmosphere, emphasizing the harshness of the landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Divola

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 18.4 × 23.9 cm (7 1/4 × 9 7/16 in.)
    mount: 40.6 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.50.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Divola, Riverside, CA; gift to NGA (through Gallery Luisotti, Santa Monica, CA), 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by artist, lower center on mount below image in graphite: CENTRAL PACIFIC; on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: CENTRAL PACIFIC #11 / MARK RUWEDEL 1994; top left, erased: SBG MR 122-0000-C; lower left: A/P #1; by unknown hand, bottom left in graphite: Ruw2424JD


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