Brice Marden's Ru Ware Project from 2007-2012: Nine Oil on Linen Canvases

Brice Marden created the Ru Ware Project, a series of nine oil on linen canvases, each measuring 24 by 18 inches, between 2007 and 2012. The work was documented on artcritical on May 12, 2012, with the Matthew Marks Gallery credited for courtesy. This project reflects Marden's ongoing exploration of abstract painting, building on his earlier minimalist and calligraphic influences. The series is named after Ru ware, a type of Chinese ceramic known for its subtle glazes, hinting at Marden's interest in cross-cultural artistic traditions. The canvases were likely exhibited or promoted through the gallery, though specific exhibition details are not provided in the source. Marden, a prominent American painter, has been active since the 1960s, known for his monochromatic and gestural works that often reference art history and nature. The Ru Ware Project aligns with his later period, where he incorporated more fluid, organic forms and layered textures. The documentation on artcritical serves as a public record of this series, highlighting its completion and availability through the gallery network.