John Ruggieri Studio

“Berkshires no. 1” is on display in RISD Founders Day Pop-up Exhibition. The Closing Reception is happening on March 28, 2026. If you’re in Providence, come on by!

Great memories from Palm Springs and Modernism Week!

Full circle. ❤️ Early in my career, I exhibited this small abstract oil painting Ginger in one of my summer solo exhibitions at Gallery Matrix in Provincetown. Toward the end of the show’s opening night, my then partner Michael Baker and I were sitting outside on the front stoop enjoying the night air. In her signature fun and brash manner, the not-yet-famous-but-always-notorious @realleadelaria stopped by with a friend while riding their bikes. Michael nudged me as Lea suddenly swept by us and nearly lunged at this painting hanging just inside the gallery. She loved this little treasure thickly painted in earthy tones and said it resembled a certain female body part. That was quite the spicy review! A couple decades later Ginger was sold by the @bakkergallery at auction to a longtime friend and collector of my work, Ron, and his charming partner Ken. Ron previously had purchased several of my works from prominent galleries. My largest oil painting to date, as well as photographs from the #microsummer series, are generously featured front and center and installed beautifully in their Laguna Beach home. In February 2020 I was blessed to be able to go to Modernism Week in Palm Springs before the pandemic hit. While there I visited Ron and Ken at their sophisticated mid-century home designed by architect William Krisel. They surprised me by revealing the most recent addition of my work to their collection of contemporary art—Ginger herself.  I just had to strike a pose with these gentlemen alongside my painting. I’m honored to know so many passionate lovers of art who appreciate and collect my work. It’s sort of like a big, beautiful extended family. Ginger 12 x 8 inches Oil and enamel on birch panel Follow me ⬇️ @john_ruggieri main account @john_ruggieri_studio works for sale #JohnRuggieri #JohnRuggieriStudio DM OR EMAIL FOR ANY PURCHASE INQUIRIES Group photo courtesy @zachary_k_woods

This past spring, I took my art outside—where much of it is created—for a fun portrait photoshoot with Thomas Alan Productions. Thank you to Tom for capturing some unique photographs of me and my art for a cover feature in Rocky Point Neighbors magazine! Kudos also to Thomas A. Russell, Content Coordinator for Best Version Media, for his generous and thoughtful article on my art and interview.

Happy Mother’s Day and Lilac Sunday! ✨ This painting “Out My Lilac Window” was inspired by the billowing, fragrant stand of lilacs outside my childhood bedroom window. I’m forever grateful to my mother who instilled a great love for flower gardening and a more natural life in me. 💜

‘Out My Lilac Window’
Oil on linen
21” x 23”
Private collection

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I was honored that this painting—one of my favorites—was awarded The Jean And Kahlil Gibran Award For Excellence by curator Carl Belz, Director, Rose Art Museum, at the Copley Society of Art.

Created by a similar scraping process common to other paintings of this period, it is made of marble dust-whitened tones of yellow and green. Here I distinctly recalled the hours spent at the tip of Cape Cod on the breakwater, jumping off into shallow waters, rocks glowing with green sea vegetation and golden light.

‘Breakwater’
Oil on linen
21” x 23”
Private collection

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LIVE AUCTION HAPPENING NOW!

One of my best early paintings is now included in Jim Bakker’s current fine art auction. It is a small painting that was in my first Gallery Matrix exhibition in Provincetown. Here is the link for you or someone you know who might be interested. Bid high! 😊❤️

https://connect.invaluable.com/bakkerantiques/auction-lot/john-ruggieri-20-21st-c-untitled-abstract-1992-oi_b974b07b43

I’m excited to offer my limited edition signed art poster for purchase!

This special edition poster is limited to an edition of 500. Each poster was published by Provincetown Group Gallery / Gallery Bershad. Signed and numbered by the artist.

Fits in a standard 18 x 24 inch frame (not included).

Each poster is $15.

Buy 2 for ONLY $25.

INFO

John Ruggieri has exhibited his art widely in museums and galleries. His paintings and photography are included in private collections from Los Angeles to Paris.

Green Day
Oil on linen
12 x 9 inches
Private collection

* Pick up only in Boston’s South End or Warwick RI. Contact me for potential shipping options. Cash only. All sales final.